Chateau Vieille Tour La Rose Saint Emilion Grand Cru

The Chateau

Owned by the Ybert family for more than four generations and with a total surface area of some ten hectares, the estate covers three different appellations: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. They have succeeded in keeping the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru classification ever since 1987 thanks to their ever keener efforts to achieve consummate quality.

The 40 year old vines are grown on the northern slopes of Saint-Emilion in soils of sand over a subsoil of clay. A blend of merlot and cabernet franc. The wines are fermented in concrete and stainless steel vats in the traditional way. Château Vieille Tour La Rose Saint Emilion Grand Cru is aged in both new and old French oak barrels.

The Wine

Adorned with a sumptuous deep burgundy colour, this wine releases aromas of intense black fruits, a light woodiness and vanilla nuances. This palette of beautiful complexity is found on the palate. The round mouthfeel is full-bodied and offers a smooth attack. It opens with aromas of fresh fruit relayed by promising tannins. A beautiful vintage, produced with passion on this black Merlot vineyard, which reflects the quality of the work in the vineyard and in the cellar. It presents all the richness, elegance and classicism of Saint Emilion.