Louis Eschenauer

Saint-Emilion AOP

Saint-Emilion AOP

Grape varieties: 

95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

 

Location: 

The Saint-Émilion vineyard is a region close to the famous town of the same name, a UNESCO world heritage site, located on the right bank of Bordeaux. Saint-Émilion is an important Bordeaux appellation, producing some of the world’s most famous wines. The town of Saint-Émilion is as famous for its wines as it is for its architectural heritage.


Vinification:

This wine is made traditionally in stainless steel vats. The process is very long and lasts between 2 and 3 weeks. Once the vinification is finished, the wine is aged and devatted every 3 months.

 

Soil:

Clay-calcareous and clay-sand hillsides.

 

 

Tasting notes

 

Colour
Pretty garnet with ruby red tints.

 

Bouquet:

A subtle aromatic nose of almond and rose with a hint of red berries.

 

Taste:

A finish that is elegant and fruity whilst displaying light spicy notes.

 

Serving suggestion:

This wine will enhance your red meats, jugged dishes, game, traditional veal chops as well as your cheeses and even wild strawberry tarts.

 

Serving temperature:
16 to 18 °C.

 

Lay down for:

7 to 15 years.

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