A prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from the right bank of Bordeaux, this 2022 vintage estate wine showcases the classic blend of 83% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced by Vignobles Bardet, a historic winery dating back to 1704, this Grand Cru designation wine meets higher production standards including an extra 14 months of aging before release.

The wine reveals an alluring bouquet of dark berry fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, and cedar, accented by subtle notes of licorice, leather, vanilla, chocolate, and bay leaf. On the palate, it offers medium to full body with silky, elegantly integrated tannins, juicy fruit flavors, and a smooth mouthfeel. The finish is dry, long, and savory with earthy mineral notes. Tasting notes from professional reviewers describe aromas of raspberry, toasted bread, violet, minerals, cherry, blackberry, leather, and nutmeg.

This wine is tannic and young when first opened, benefiting significantly from decanting or 3-4 hours of air exposure. It drinks well now, especially with food pairings like red meat, aged cheese, duck confit, grilled portobello mushrooms, or beef stew. The wine also has excellent aging potential and can be cellared to reveal even greater complexity over the next 3-5 years. At 13.5% alcohol, this exceptional value wine has earned ratings of 92 points from Tastings.com (Gold Medal, Best Buy), 91 points from CostcoWineBlog.com (Top Pick), and 8.3/10 (Bulk Buy) from Reverse Wine Snob.