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Dark ruby-red with perfumed aromas of black cherry, licorice and a touch of smoke. Fruit-driven, with juicy liqueur flavors and serious depth for a Saint-Émilion wine without the Grand Cru designation. There are notes of cigar box and pomegranate throughout, with a touch of earthy coco. The finish exhibits broad flavors whose tannins are soft and expressive. This wine will stand-up to full flavored foods such as beef, short ribs, or stews. The soft tannin will provide appeal to a broad range of palates, and the wine and color cling to the glass. Drinking great now after a decanting and should easily last another 7-10 years. 300 Cases produced.
Also available in 1.5L Magnum
Château des Trois Origines (Bordeaux, France)
This tiny Saint-Émilion estate is tucked between the very serious Château Rol Valentin and La Gomerie in Saint-Émilion and boasts a total of 1.6 hectars, or about 3 acres of vines. The three partners in the project are Stéphane Derenoncourt, of wide consulting fame, and two of his associates, Simon Blanchard and Julien Lavenue. The estate's wine benefits from 100 year-old Cabernet Franc vines that produce extremely small yields, but very concentrated and intense fruit. Beyond the notable Cabernet Franc, the estate is planted largely in Merlot with an additional 5% planted in Cabernet Sauvignon, which is not always the case in Saint-Émilion. The estates first vintage was in 2004 and given the pedigree of the soil and the winemaking team, we expect fantastic wines being made here in the future. Given the limited size of the estate, the production is limited to around 300 cases per year and will likely never expand beyond this "garage" wine production size.
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