Château Le Puy Emilien 2022

Château Le Puy Emilien 2022

Chateau Le Puy
$55.00

Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carménère
Vintage: 2022
Type: Red

This red wine is Le Puy's principal cuvée, about 85% merlot with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and a little carménère from vines averaging 50 years on the limestone plateau of the Côtes de Francs. The estate is certified biodynamic, and the grapes ferment in cement vats on native yeasts with no added sulfur. The wine is then raised for about 2 years, first in large foudres and then in old barrels. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered under the Vin de France label.

It pours a deep ruby, opening with red and black cherry, plum, and fresh herbs. On the palate, the medium-to-full-bodied frame balances juicy fruit with supple, fine tannins. Earth, cedar, and a stony note sit underneath. Lively acidity keeps it fresh and digestible. It finishes dry, long, and savory.

Winery

Château Le Puy is a historic winery in the Bordeaux region of France, recognized as a pioneer in biodynamic and natural winemaking. The Amoreau family has owned and farmed the property since 1610, resisting the use of chemical products and commercial trends for centuries. The estate has never used synthetic fertilizers or pesticides and was among the first in France to gain organic and biodynamic certifications. They maintain a balanced, self-sustaining ecosystem by preserving a significant portion of their land as forests and wild areas. The winery briefly gained international attention when its 2003 vintage was featured in the Japanese manga series The Drops of God. Following a dispute over appellation rules in 2017, the winery left the Francs Côtes de Bordeaux appellation and bottles its wine as "Vin de France" to maintain its traditional winemaking style.