Château La Couspaude - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - Red - 2017 :

 

Château La Couspaude: The Premier Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion

Situated on the prestigious clay-limestone plateau, Château La Couspaude stands as a benchmark for Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé wines. The Aubert family, custodians of this historic estate for over a century, craft a wine that is both intensely concentrated and elegantly balanced. With Merlot leading the blend, La Couspaude delivers the plush, opulent style the Right Bank is famed for, guaranteeing a memorable tasting experience now or after years in the cellar.

Tasting Notes

• **Appearance:** An intense, inky purple colour.
• **Aroma:** A seductive bouquet of blackcurrant, damson plum, and underwood, seamlessly blended with subtle hints of espresso, clove, and cigar box from its extensive oak maturation.
• **Mouthfeel:** Full and chewy, with a dense mid-palate. The tannins are powerful yet fine-grained, ensuring superb structure and longevity. The wine's richness is perfectly cut by a refreshing minerality from the limestone, leading to a very long, satisfying finish.

Food Pairing & Service

Best served at a cool cellar temperature of 16-18°C. For younger vintages, a good decant will dramatically enhance the wine's expression.

• **Classic Match:** Traditional Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Game Pie (Venison or Partridge), and a mature Stilton or Cheddar.
• **Occasion:** Sunday lunch elevated to fine-dining, a formal dinner party, or a gift for a discerning collector.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2017
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