WINE TASTING NOTES

ABOUT THE WINE

Appellation | Saint Émilion

Grape | 80% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Ageing | Aged in vats and 30% in barrels for 12 months

Tasting Notes | Elegant and very smooth wine. Nose is very fruity with plenty of aromas and smooth finish. A very approachable (easy to drink) wine

Pairing | Duck, rump steak, grilled mushrooms, tournedos rossini

Drinking | 2020-2030

Critic Notes / Awards | Wine Enthusiast 92/100

ABOUT THE CHÂTEAU

Château Armens, located in Saint-Pey-d'Armens a small village near Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux region, It was called, before the takeover by Alexandre de Malet Roquefort in 1999, Château Bonnet d'Armens and belonged to the Bonnet family for several generations. The Château Armens vineyard covers 17 hectares with a grape variety of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

Current Owner: Alexandre de Malet Roquefort

Soils: 17 hectares, with a terroir of very deep clay veins, marked by iron grime. and soft sandstone 

Vines: On average 35 years of age

MATCHING RECIPE

Roasted Duck Breast with Fennel, Orange and Thyme