Château Puyblanquet St.-Emilion 2020
$33
Polished, thanks to a toasted vanilla note that frames a core of friendly cherry and plum preserves. Shows subtle savory and cedar notes through the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2029. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 2022
Primary Grape
Merlot
Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux is the grape's native home, where it's the dominant grape in Right Bank appellations like Pomerol and St.-Emilion and plays a supportive role on the Left Bank. It has also gained an international presence, with a notable boom in California in the mid-1990s, both as a single-variety wine and as part of a blend. While France and California are the most important growers of Merlot, versions from Italy, Australia, Washington, New York and more are worth seeking out.
Other Grapes
Cabernet Franc
Region
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Château Puyblanquet St.-Emilion 2020
Polished, thanks to a toasted vanilla note that frames a core of friendly cherry and plum preserves. Shows subtle savory and cedar notes through the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2029. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Web Only - 2022
Primary Grape
Merlot
Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux is the grape's native home, where it's the dominant grape in Right Bank appellations like Pomerol and St.-Emilion and plays a supportive role on the Left Bank. It has also gained an international presence, with a notable boom in California in the mid-1990s, both as a single-variety wine and as part of a blend. While France and California are the most important growers of Merlot, versions from Italy, Australia, Washington, New York and more are worth seeking out.
Other Grapes
Cabernet Franc
