Château Côte de Baleau - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2020

Wine:

From an exceptional vintage, the 2020 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is elegant and expressive. The oak aging is subtle, highlighting aromas of ripe red and black fruit layered with delicate spices. The palate is smooth and refined, with polished tannins and a balanced, silky texture. Already accessible, it also has the structure to age beautifully over the next 8 to 10 years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 15 to 30 September 2020, fermented in small temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, gently extracted, matured in new barrels (20%), one-wine barrels (60%) and vats (20%) for 16 to 18 months.

Color:

Deep, dark red.

Nose:

Intense notes of red fruit.

Palate:

Balanced and complex, this wine is beautifully expressive, with subtle oak aging that highlights its ripe fruit aromas and delicate spice notes.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Herb-crusted rib of beef, Sisteron leg of lamb, rack of veal with chanterelle mushrooms, mushroom ravioli.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

Nestled on the prestigious limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, Château Côte de Baleau shares a home with some of the appellation’s finest estates. Renowned for its consistent quality, the estate crafts wines that deliver depth and character without chasing excessive power, offering a level of refinement that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with its more famous neighbors.

Since the Cuvelier family—owners of Clos Fourtet and Poujeaux—acquired the estate, their dedication to unlocking its full potential has been evident. With 15 hectares of classified vines, Château Côte de Baleau has achieved remarkable success, producing wines that showcase the depth and elegance of Saint-Émilion’s exceptional terroir, vintage after vintage.