Description
With just a mere 5 hectare estate, the Chateau St Georges St Emilion is one of the best value wines in Bordeaux. The estate has changed hands several times since the French Revolution until it was bought by Petrus Desbois in 1891, to be used as his summer residence. Since then it has remained a private family home and vineyard, carefully nurtured by each generation. Chateau Saint-Georges is the premier label. It’s a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc. 50% of the oak barrels used for aging are renewed each year, and the wine is aged in the barrels for 15-18 months. The 2016 Chateau Saint Georges has a straight forward but attractive smoke and cigar box tinged bouquet with ample black fruit. The palate is medium bodied with sappy black fruit, well integrated oak, well judged acidity and a poised and elegant finish. What a delicious Chateau Saint Georges this should be, one that should give a decade of pleasure once in bottle. – Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Country – France Region – Bordeaux Vintage – 2016 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.5%
