Château Moulin St George 2022
Saint-Emilion AOC
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From the clay and limestone slopes directly east of the renowned Château Ausone, this is a very fine, 94-95pt Saint-Émilion. The property is owned by Alain Vauthier and Gilles Pauquet, renowned for excellence in Bordeaux. A very fine elegant red.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Ruby
- Merlot-based blend
- 11.25 Units
- 15% ABV
- 31 December 2037
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Bright red fruits, freshness, silky tannins, mint and chocolatey note
Aroma
Deep cherry, plum, floral notes with dark espresso hints
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Alain Vauthier is the owner of both the world-renowned Château Ausone and Château Moulin Saint George. So no surprise the latter, lying just east of the former, is often referred to as a baby Ausone. The Vauthier family have owned it since 1921 and the property boasts south-west-facing slopes on the Pavie slope – just 7 hectares of clay and limestone soils, growing mostly Merlot and a little of Cabernet Franc. Yields are kept deliberately low and the grapes all picked by hand, while ageing is 100% in new oak barriques for up to 20 months. Bottled unfiltered to ensure maximum richness, there is a chance the wine will develop sediment as it ages. Simply stand the bottle upright a few hours before decanting and serving. Ideal to cellar.
Alain Vauthier is the owner of both the world-renowned Château Ausone and Châtea...
Fresh and framed with a juiciness but also a coolness and brightness. Very balanced. Well done
James Suckling, 94-95pts
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