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Chateau Yon - St Emilion Grand Cru 2016
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Blend
10% Cabernet Franc
90% Merlot - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Emilion
- UPC 0 15643 46933 6
Tasting notes
Very rich dark berries and plums with an attractive and deep, fresh-fruit edge. The palate has a very smooth, fresh and sweetly fruited core with ripe, plush and approachable tannins. A blend of 81% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot.
Description
Château Yon is situated near Saint Christophe des Bardes at the bottom of the slopes and the 6 hectares of estate vineyards benefit from good exposure to the south. This is big hitting Saint Emilion which really lives up to its Grand Cru billing.
Vinification
Harvested by plots and grape varieties selections. Gravity flow winemaking with temperature control. Pre-fermenting maceration of 25 to 30 days. Aged in French oak barrels (20 to 40% new oak barrels) from 12 to 14 months