Château l'Eglise d'Armens - Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018
Bordeaux
Red
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Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
" Gem of Saint-Emilion
A discreet cru, Château l'Eglise d'Armens is a St-Emilion Grand Cru with great potential. Sincere and open, the wine offers aromas of red and black fruits such as cherry and plum on a suave palate with controlled ageing and delicate tannins. What a bargain!
Features
Estate
Château l'Eglise d'Armens
Cuvée
Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage
2018
Designation
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
Encépagement : Merlot 70 %, Cabernet Franc 25 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 5 %
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils with silica overlying gravel and clay beds
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
70% vats, 15% new barrels, 15% barrels for 1 or more wines
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, with carmine highlights
Nose
Expressive black cherry and red berry aromas with leafy notes of elegant oak and cedar
Mouth
Suave, built on delicate tannins, offering bright, fresh flavors of blueberry and plum with a lively, succulent finish. Mocha to finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030
Guard
5 to 10 years
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with white meats or beef tenderloin Wellington.
Château l'Eglise d'Armens
Saint-Emilion
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Rated 92/100 (Vintage 2015)
Customer reviews
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