Château La Confession Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - 2018

75 cl

James Suckling: 92 points

Grape varieties: 73% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc

Vinification:

Double sorting of the grape harvest, the first time in the vineyard and then again in the cellar. The whole grapes are then macerated with daily pumping over until the end of alcoholic fermentation and maceration. Maturation takes place in oak barrels on the fine lees for 6 months.

Tasting note:

Mineral, deep, tart, peppery bouquet, blueberries, black cherries, cold smoke. Pithy, powerful, dense palate with a muscular structure, lots of good tannin, fine fruit, dark flavours, long, tart finish.

Chateau La Confession:

This winery has been under the management of Jean-Philippe Janoueix since 2001. Over the years, he has constantly improved the quality of the wines. For example, the barrels are pre-warmed before filling and 50 % cigar-shaped barriques are used. The 7.5 hectares are planted with 70 % Merlot, 28 % Cabernet Franc and 2 % Cabernet Sauvignon. The average age of the vines is around 40 years, with some plots planted with Cabernet Franc being 70 years old. The vineyard has a good location, close to Beausejour Becot. Fermentation takes place in open wooden vats, malolactic fermentation in barriques and ageing for 15-19 months, preferably in new barriques. It is particularly important to the owner, Jean-Philippe Janoueix, that the wines of Chateau La Confession are offered at fair prices.