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Le Grand Chai Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

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  • 90-94pts, International Wine Awards, 2019
  • Gold, International Wine Awards, 2019

For a top appellation Bordeaux at a sensible price, look for the Le Grand Chai label. The team search out vats of fine wine, then finish it at Le Chai. Enjoy Saint Emilion Grand Cru richness in this ripe, fruit laden claret in a high flying vintage.

For a top appellation Bordeaux at a sensible price, look for the Le Grand Chai label. The team search out vats of fine wine, then finish it at Le Chai. Enjoy Saint Emilion Grand Cru richness in this ripe, fruit laden claret in a high flying vintage.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Creamy plum, blackberry, vanilla oak. Long, rich fruit, firm tannins

Aroma

Luscious ripe plum, blackberry, floral hint and vanilla oak

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Le Grand Chai Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016

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  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2022

Bordelais winemakers are a close knit group and to be part of their inner circle you really have to be one yourself. Fortunately, our winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua is Bordelais born and bred and trained at First Growth Château Haut-Brion. It was he who discovered this cuvée of appealing claret from a small family property, just 9.6 hectares, in the very heart of Saint Emilion. Their 45 year old vines are planted on prime soils of silica, blue clay and iron, which ensure excellent intensity in the mainly Merlot fruit, along with a little of both Cabernets and Malbec. A year’s ageing in premium, part new barrels has lent a luscious layer of subtle vanilla oak to the accessible ripe fruit of this claret. Decant and serve with lamb or beef.

"Superb example. Le Grand Chai have excelled in producing this Grand Cru. 5-Stars" Online Review
For the 2014 vintage
Map showing Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Tasting note information