This wine's an award winner…
Silver Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
About the wine
Decadent St Emilion Grand Cru chock-full of deep, dark, mouthwatering cherries
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If you’re looking for a special French red to save for a special occasion, you won’t do much better than a beautiful St Emilion Grand Cru like this, from the oldest winemaking region in Bordeaux.
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Made from the best fruit on select plots of Alexandre’s Chateau Armens estate. It’s aged for 12 months in the fanciest of French oak barrels to round out the tannins and impart delectable spicy complexity.
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It’s a decadent red chock-full of deep, dark mouthwatering cherry flavours. And all that plush, tummy-warming fruit is beautifully framed with notes of clove and nutmeg spice for a truly mouthwatering sensation on the palate. You could happily while away a couple hours exploring the complexities of this wine, with a good book and a roaring fire to keep you company.
Best before
Drink now to 2030
Serving advice
Open/Decant 30 mins before serving
Food match
All those dense dark cherry flavours make this wine a perfect pairing for a rich chocolate cake. Or it would be equally delicious with grilled meat or pork chops.
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
France
Bordeaux
Merlot Blend
Fruity Red
14.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Alexandre de Malet Roquefort
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The latest in a long line of Bordeaux masters from the legendary Malet-Roquefort family, Alexandre is a big cheese in the world of fine French wine. But first and foremost, he’s just a really passionate winemaker. And he can’t wait to share his passion for St Emilion - and its celebrated wines - with you.
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Not many winemakers have a family history as rich as Alexandre’s. The Malet-Roqueforts have been making some of the most sought-after wines in the world at their historic St Emilion estate since the 18th century, where they’re the oldest established family in the entire region. In fact, their fame dates all the way back to the start of the last millennium, when a great display at the Battle of Hastings won favour, and a fiefdom, from William the Conqueror.
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Nowadays, Alexandre blends tradition with innovation and a deep respect for the beautiful terroir he’s forever grateful to have inherited. There’s no doubt that his old family vines are up there with some of the very best in the world. And we’re chuffed to bits to share the incredible spoils with UK wine-lovers like you.
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