Description
The 2016 vintage of Château le Puy’s Emilien cuvée is the result of a rather dry year with little rainfall and plenty of sunshine. These conditions led to a fine harvest, with one of the highest yields in the estate’s history. For once, dark fruits dominate the nose, alongside a full-bodied, silky and crisp palate. An elegant wine with a balanced tannic structure.
The spirit of the Emilien cuvée
Its colour ranges from garnet to ruby in the younger vintages, with orange highlights in the older ones and onion skin tones in the very old vintages. The nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, dominated by blackcurrant, redcurrant, toasted almonds and, at times, mushrooms and undergrowth. The palate is round, full-bodied and delicate, with velvety tannins and a long, pleasantly complex finish. Émilien is a wine of great finesse and can be enjoyed young, thanks to its velvety tannins, or aged to fully appreciate the depth of its terroir. This wine has great ageing potential. Émilien is the natural accompaniment to family recipes as well as the most delicate dishes.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
This unfiltered wine is made from vines planted with 85% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec and 1% Carménère. Emilien is produced by ageing in casks and seasoned barrels for 24 months.
What to eat with Château Le Puy’s Emilien cuvée?
- FOOD & WINE PAIRING
- Roast beef with mushroom sauce
. Matured Angus. Roast chicken. Grilled tuna
