Ch. Leydet-Valentin, St. Émilion - 2018

Name: Ch. Leydet-Valentin, St. Émilion
Brand: Leydet-Valentin
SKU: 29103
Price: 44.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 29103 750mL

A family estate with vines planted in sand, gravel and iron-based soils. After a natural tank fermentation, the wines are transferred into barrels and aged in cask before bottling. On the palate you'll find earth, fruit, structure and tannins that are present but do not overpower. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc (nearly 25%).

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

St.-Émilion

Producer

Leydet-Valentin

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

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About the Producer

St. Émilion, Bordeaux, France At the age of 33, Frédéric Leydet runs these family estates which span two appellations: Pomerol and Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Passed down through the generations, Frederic’s father Bernard Leydet began running these estates in 1962 with only a few hectares. By the time of his death in 2005 they had each grown substantially, 8.87 hectares in Saint Emilion and 7.78...

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Glossary

Merlot

The next time you hear someone say they never touch Merlot, tell them that it's too bad, because you were just about to open a few bottles of Château Pétrus and Le Pin, and you have no one to share them with. Some wine drinkers are quick to dismiss varieties that become too fashionable, but Merlot is popular for good reason. It has one of the most impressive and distinctive textures of any wine, and has long been prized for the "softening" effect it can have on Cabernet Sauvignon - especially...

Bordeaux

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Cabernet Franc

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