Wine in Saint-Emilion

This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is fruit-driven, exhibiting a deep plum and ruby hue with heady aromas of black currant, black cherry, licorice, and graphite. The Chateau Laplagnotte Bellevue Bordeaux shows a medium body with soft, silky tannins, and consumer-friendly appeal.

Almost entirely from Merlot, this wine is packed with wood as much as fruit. The wine has a smoky, burnt character that will need to disappear to allow the black fruits to come through.

Saint-Émilion is without doubt one of the greatest of all Bordeaux appellations. It is here that the Merlot grape, blended with Cabernet Franc, reaches its apex. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first area of vineyards to be recognized as such. Some of the most famous châteaux in the world are located here: Ausone, Angélus, Pavie, and Cheval Blanc to name a few. Yet, Saint-Émilion is also home to excellent values, delicious wines that express the fruit forward drinkability of Merlot combined with the complexity and intensity these blends can achieve. One of the best I've had recently is from a fabulous estate — tucked in between some of the best châteaux in the region — one that flies under the radar... for now: Château La Croix Montlabert, the second label of the Grand Cru Château Montlabert. This is truly, a Grand Cru on the rise. Michel Descazes Montlabert founded this picturesque château in the 1700's, when its original function was that of a hunting lodge. Château Montlabert, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, lies on the "Route de Libourne" and is surrounded by illustrious neighbors: Châteaux Cheval Blanc, Clos des Jacobins and Figeac. The vineyards are planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc on 13 hectares over sand with clay, gravel and limestone soils. The Castel family owns the estate, and since 2009 has invested significantly in elevating the status of the château to that of a world-class estate. In 2010, Hubert de Bouard of Château Angélus came on board as their consultant, and working with Ludovic and Maxime Hérault — the château's manager and cellar master — they have improved the precision in the vineyard and the meticulous attention to detail in the cellar. The results are outstanding.

Grape blend: Merlot 84%, Cabernet Franc 14%, Cabernet Sauvignon 2% AGEING: Barriques neuves 50 %, Barriques 1 vin et plus 50 %

Discover Clos Dubreuil ‘Anna’ St. Emilion Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Chateau Haut Simard St Emilion Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Chateau Pavie Macquin Saint-Emilion Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Ready to drink Lussac St Emilion with lengthy fruit presence, freshness and suppleness.

1er Gd Cru Classe, St Emilion, Bordeaux, France- "It is, quite simply, magnificent. The wine shows the greatness of Cabernet Franc in the vintage, with 57% of the variety in the blend. It's beautifully structured and perfumed, with velvety tannins

Discover Chateau Haut Segottes St Emilion Grand Cru Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Very winey, with a saturated, sappy feel as kirsch, blackberry preserves and blueberry coulis notes tumble around, while the frame of charcoal, smoldering tobacco and licorice root keeps them penned together. The tannin structure is significant, but very refined, and that should carry this through extended cellaring while the aromatics and mid-palate develop harmony. Best from 2016 through 2030.

Wine Spectator-1er Gd Cru Classe, St.Emilion, Bordeaux, France- "This cuts a wide swath, with mouthwatering tobacco and warm ganache notes leading the way, followed by a wave of fig, blackberry and black currant preserves. Shows remarkable definition already, even though the structure is strident." (Concentrated, Red Cherry, Plum, Full-bodied)

Discover Chateau Canon Saint Emilion Grand Cru Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Chateau Le Meynot shows a beautiful deep red colour. This is a pleasant wine with a light structure in the mouth and a pleasant finish.

Discover Chateau Pavie Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Chateau Lucia Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Indicative blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

Wine Spectator-St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France-"A stunningly pure expression of currant, raspberry and plum fruit that stretches out over a live wire of minerality, showing remarkable definition and length. This hums as effortlessly as a tuning fork, with perfect pitch." (Concentrated, Black Cherry, Medium-bodied)

Discover Rol Valentin Rosé Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Brilliant ruby color with some brick notes. The nose has hints of berries, violets and earth. In the mouth, flavors of cassis, black cherry and plum expand within a good, round structure; medium length and plenty of aging potential. This wine can be enjoyed with red meats, stews and grillade. It is well aged and ready for drinking.