Château Lys de Maisonneuve

Cuvée Confidentielle Montagne Saint-Emilion 2016

The property stands on the rich limestone plateau on the border of the Saint Georges Saint Emilion appellation and around 1Km from the Barbanne river which delivers blue clay to the Pomerol appellation. The appellation is known for its deep limestone from its ancient seabed which the roots have to penetrate to access the clay below. The vines were destroyed by frost in 1956 and replanted in 1957 so the vines are around 60 years old.
Current owners, the Rospars family have now been tending to these soils for 4 generations and use only cement tanks to make a wine which is a pure expression of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc on the limestone soil.
A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, Château Lys de Maisonneuve begins with aromas of red fruits and exotic spices which are joined together with tobacco and herbs. Full-bodied with notable fruit tannin structure and a core of bright black cherries that lead up to the long juicy finish. Appealing now, and should continue to develop in bottle over many years.