Chateau Saintayme St Emilion Grand Cru 2022, 75cl

Chateau Saintayme St Emilion Grand Cru 2022 is primarily sourced from dedicated parcels of vines (averaging over 35 years of age) located within the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. This cuvée represents a blend of several high-quality climates, drawing fruit from approximately 9 hectares of vines growing on magnificent limestone and clay soils, which provide an exceptional combination of moisture regulation and elegance. This vintage is a 100% Merlot. The estate is managed with a philosophy of minimal intervention, and this cuvée is crafted with the same meticulous attention to terroir as the world's most sought-after wines, utilizing precision viticulture and a state-of-the-art cellar to ensure the gentlest possible handling of the fruit. It was aged in French oak barrels (with a proportion of new oak) to preserve its fresh, vibrant fruit character and highlight the supple, plush texture typical of its origin.

This is one of the standout estates of this famous region, owned and managed by the late Denis Durantou's family, who have had a huge impact on the development of the domaine, leading the transition to a more refined and site-specific viticulture. Purity and clarity of style are the hallmarks here, with an essence of opulence, but somehow also restrained fruit showing how Saint-Émilion can be so intense yet remarkably fresh.

Tasting Notes:

These wines are juicy and charming in youth though always age worthy. Elegant, aromatic and intense. And true to form, here in 2022, we are presented with a wine which is high-toned, lifted, and superbly pure. This Chateau Saintayme shows pretty plum, wild strawberry, red currant, and violet aromas, backed by perfumed sandalwood, cocoa nibs, and that classic Saint-Émilion chalky, limestone minerality. Medium to full-bodied with silky, refined tannins and a complex flavour profile with a long, graceful finish.

Serving Suggestion:

Pairs best with robust dishes such as ribeye steak, lamb or duck confit. Earthy dishes of mushroom risotto, hearty pasta or root vegetables and hard, aged cheeses.