Saint-Julien

This elegant estate, with its views down to the Gironde estuary, has produced an excellent 2015. It is properly firm with tannins although this structure is well balanced with the ripe, stylish black-currant fruits and acidity. A juicy finish bodes well for the future. The 2015 vintage started under “classic” winter conditions, with the climatology (temperature and rainfall) close to the seasonal average. A mild spring allowed for even bud burst, the first factor in the homogeneous development of the vine this year, and a balanced and quick flowering. It spent 18 months aging in 50% new and 50% second-use barrels. ABV 13.5%