CHÂTEAU BERNATEAU 2015
WINE TASTING NOTES
ABOUT THE WINE
Appellation | Saint-Émilion (Grand Cru)
Grape | 79% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Ageing | 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months
Tasting Notes | Black fruits, (plums, black currants,) white pepper & tobacco
Pairing | Creamy curries, BBQ meats
Drinking | 2020-2050
Critic Notes / Awards | 95/100 James Suckling. Ranked 48th in the “100 best wines under 30$” 1st in Bordeaux (January 2019)
ABOUT THE CHÂTEAU
This property has been run from father to son by members of the Lavau family for more than two centuries. It is a well known name in Saint Emilion because several members of the family were jurats. The main building, the seat of this family estate, dates from 1854 (engraved in stone).
Current Owner: Pierrick & Karine Lavau. 8th Generation
Soils: Clay & limestones
Farming: Organic growing & hand harvested
Vines: Average age 40 years old