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2016 Chateau le Puy 'Cuvee Emilien' 1.5L Magnum, Cotes de Francs, France
$195.00
A library release direct from the domaine. Le Puy’s main wine “Emilien” is comprised of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Carmenère. After spontaneous fermentation in cement vats, it is transferred to 50-hectoliter foudres for one year, then to old 225-liter barriques for an additional year, before being bottled without fining or filtering. There is a harmony of elements in the wines of Le Puy—a weaving together of acid, fruit, tannin, mineral and earth—that is spellbinding. The “Emilien” offers a succulence of sappy red fruit as well as a driving, tunneling palate of remarkable energy. A subtle but irresistible umami pervades the palate and grounds some of the wine’s higher tones with its savory pull.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Le Puy
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Dressed to Impress, Black or Blue Fruit, Big Power, Has Age
- This item is not eligible for discount.