Château Valade
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019
Region: Bordeaux / France
Estate: Château Valade
Appellation: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage: 2019
Grape varieties: 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.5%
Preparing for the Tasting
Ideal temperature: 15°C — approximately 20 minutes in the fridge or 2 minutes in the freezer
Perfect pairings: beef, lamb, game, poultry
The Tasting
Appearance: A deep red colour with purple highlights, typical of Saint-Emilion wines.
Nose: A very concentrated nose with notes of blackcurrant and cocoa, alongside smoky notes of cedar, tobacco and vanilla. A second nose reveals subtle mint aromas.
Palate: Full-bodied and very rich, with well-integrated flavours of black cherry liqueur, sweet blackcurrant, cocoa, cedar and vanilla. The texture is almost weighty, and the rich tannins give it a beautifully long finish.
The Wine in 3 Words
Dark fruit
Oaky