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Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2017 Château la Croix Calendreau

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Higher proportions of clay-limestone and sandy gravel soils on Bordeaux's Right Bank are well-suited to cultivating Merlot, especially for the fullest expressions of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Support from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon adds threads of licorice, tobacco, and firmness to Chateau La Croix Calendreau's 2017 vintage - a wine enriched by concentrated plum, blackberry, cedar, and mineral notes. Stock up on this charming 90-point French red for just $17.99 a bottle!

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Tech Notes Wine Details Wine Enthusiast
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalRed Blend
Vintage2017
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
CountryFrance
AppellationSaint-Émilion Grand Cru
RegionBordeaux
Alcohol Content13.50%
By Chateau La Croix Calendreau
Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017

Wine Details
Owner: Vignobles Benoit Richard
Production Area: Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Soil: 50% clay-limestone, 50% sand gravel

Blend
80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking Techniques
Traditional winemaking, macerated in vats for four to five weeks. Matured in French oak barrels for 18 months.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet red, purplish
Bouquet: Lovely ripe red fruit scents with slight hints of oak and spices
Palate: Rounded with good texture, nice flesh, and mellow tannins; a fresh finish with lots of flavor

Serving Suggestions
Serve at room temperature, around 16 C. Chateau La Croix Calendreau goes perfectly with sauteed lamb, rabbit stew, leg of lamb, pigeon, pheasant, or a range of cheeses: blue, Camembert, Livarot, or Munster.
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Chateau la Croix Calendreau 2017 Saint-Emilion
Rating: 90
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Appellation: Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Winery: Chateau la Croix Calendreau
Alcohol: 13.50%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Importer: MHW, Ltd
Date Published: 9/1/2021
Reviewed By: Roger Voss
Aged in wood for 18 months, this wine has narrowly escaped being too woody because the black-currant flavors are so juicy and ripe. They will propel the wine forward, giving a smooth texture from 2023.