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Red dry
If you're seeking a rare and exquisite Saint-Émilion that embodies both heritage and meticulous winemaking, Château Les Grandes Murailles is an absolute must-have for your collection. Its limited production and pedigree make it a true connoisseur's delight and a wise investment for any wine enthusiast.
This elegant Saint-Émilion enchants with an aromatic bouquet where notes of tobacco mingle gracefully with floral hints and vibrant red fruit aromas. The attack is round, taut, and brimming with freshness. The palate is beautifully structured, built on silky, firm tannins that provide both presence and finesse. The fruit's delightful crunch returns on the finish, lending the entire experience impressive length and persistence.
The vineyard of Château Les Grandes Murailles spans a precise 1.46-hectare plot nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion. It thrives on the clay-limestone soils characteristic of this prestigious appellation. The vines are diligently managed with profound respect for natural balances, employing sustainable farming practices.
The wine then undergoes an extensive aging period of 16 to 18 months, with 50% in new barrels, 30% in one-wine barrels, and 20% in amphorae, perfectly integrating oak influence while preserving the wine's purity.
Serve at 16-18 °C with meat dishes, beef, veal, pork, duck, lamb.
Chateau Les Grandes Murailles had been managed by Sophie Fourcade. S. Fourcade is also in charge of two other Right Bank chateaux. She also manages Chateau Clos St. Martin and Cote de Baleau. That changed in March, 2013, when the Cuvelier family, the owners of Chateau Clos Fourtet, headed by Matthieu Cuvelier, purchased the property. The small 2 hectare vineyard of Chateau Les Grandes Murailles is planted to 100% Merlot. The vines are planted to density of 7,500 vines per hectare. The terroir is sandy-clay over limestone soil. The young St. Emilion vineyard is now over 20 years old. It reflects a higher than usual density for the appellation, due to more recent plantings. Vineyard management practices include deleafing as deemed necessary and green harvesting. The fruit is able to be picked in a single day, which allows the grapes to be picked at the perfect level of ripeness.
