Château Vieux Chantecaille St Emilion 2022

Mickael Moze-Berthon makes wonderful wines from just over a hectare in Saint-Émilion — 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc — bottled as Château Vieux Chantecaille. His vineyards sit within the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru boundary, just across the road from the famed Pomerol property Le Bon Pasteur. A quirk of local bureaucracy means that because his cellar is technically in Pomerol, he can only label it as Saint-Émilion rather than Grand Cru — a frankly absurd situation that means you're getting Grand Cru terroir at a very fair price.

About This Wine

A beautifully crafted Saint-Émilion from a tiny, quality-focused estate. HVE Certified and made with meticulous care, this is a wine that punches well above its appellation classification.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby red.
Nose: Ripe raspberry, blackberry and violet, with touches of blackcurrant, liquorice and discreet hints of cocoa.
Palate: Fruity, juicy and well-balanced — juicy blackcurrant and blackberry with small notes of raspberry. Tannins are well-structured.
Finish: Great length.

Food Pairing

Game, lamb, and red meat.

Details

Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Region: Saint-Émilion, France
Farming: HVE Certified
Style: Medium Bodied Red
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Alcohol: 15%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 10 years