Chateau Saint-Valery Saint-Émilion – 2004 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
This wine is predominately Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Franc. Time in the bottle has suited this wine well. A very nice wine that pairs well with the Fall seasons sensibilities. Well balanced between acid, alcohol, and notes of fallen leaves, vibrant spice elements of ground cardamom and nutmeg sewing together notes of roasted red pear and blackberry.
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