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It's rare to obtain a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru with 10 year' age and at a sensible price. Vieux Château des Moines is a gem of a wine from a little known estate in the SW of the region. 65-year-old vines and sandy soils all add to the credentials.
It's rare to obtain a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru with 10 year' age and at a sensible price. Vieux Château des Moines is a gem of a wine from a little known estate in the SW of the region. 65-year-old vines and sandy soils all add to the credentials.
Tasting notes
Silky with mellow red fruit, earthy tobacco and gentle spice oak notes
Aroma
Mature red fruits, tobacco and earthy undergrowth
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
For lovers of a fine, mature claret, this 2012 is worth snapping up. It offers lovely mellow character, but there's no big rush to drink it. It's from a small property in the southwest of Saint-Émilion, proud of its 19 hectares of vineyards. These are planted on prized gravel and sand soils, which means that they are very well drained and the grapes at harvest time are exceptionally concentrated. A careful hand in the vineyard and the cellar, along with 14+ months' ageing in new oak, ensure pretty fruit with enough power and structure to age. Stand the bottle upright a few hours, so that any sediment there is will drop to the bottom. Then carefully decant. Serve with simple dishes to show it at its best – roast meats or pumpkin risotto.