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Château Teyssier 2011

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Superb, nuanced Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, still full of vigor. It's from a historic estate, now state of the art equipped, thanks to a passionate new owner in 1994. Supple Merlot with gentle Cabernet Franc, this is mellow, complex and elegant.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky, medium body, with mature cherry, smoky coffee and oak hints

Aroma

Smoky coffee and mature, evolved red berry and epicerie scents

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Teyssier 2011

More information

  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2025

Château Teyssier is a much pampered estate, as you'd expect of a Grand Cru. It dates back to 1714 and in the 19th century was the largest producer of the Right Bank. In 1991 current owner, Jonathon Maltus, sold his engineering firm and, in 1994, purchased Teyssier. Since then he has poured love and money into its restoration, sparing neither on renovating the vineyards, cellars, chai and château. He has increased the vineyards tenfold, from 5.5 to over 50 hectares and immediately brought in a top consultant to oversee winemaking – Gilles Pauquet of Cheval Blanc. No wonder, then, the proportion of Cabernet Franc has been increased. Ageing for a year in part new oak lends a luxurious finish to this fine claret. Ideal with classic meat dishes.

"Saint-Emilion showing lovely maturity, but with plenty of life yet to come. Complex and expressive" Jean-Marc Sauboua
Buyer for Bordeaux
Map showing Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Tasting note information