The red wines of Saint-Émilion, an appellation north and to the east of the town of Saint Émilion, are crafted from merlot and cabernet franc. This wine is meant to be served with food and is ideal for aging.

Cépages: Merlot, Cabernet Franc.

About the Producer: With his vineyard located outside of Saint Émilion, where the sun and the limestone clay soils give life to this high-quality, complex wine, Madame Pommier  oversees the harvest, as well as the vinification and barrel aging of this remarkable wine. Winemaking has been a tradition for four generations in her family.

Recommended Food Pairings: Red meat, lamb, and pork.

Tasting Notes: Everything that great right bank Bordeaux should be, ripe supple merlot fruit with leather, coffee, cedar and herbs. 2003 was an excellent but hot year creating wines of intense generosity and youthful vigor. Powerful yet silky and plush this structured red should blossom along side the roast,   with sufficient tannins to maintain the roundness and balance of the wine.

Serving Note:  This wine is unfiltered and benefits from being allowed to stand upright in the bottle several hours before decanting

Awards: Silver Medal at the Bordeaux Contest 2006