Chateau du Basque, under the same ownership as Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Chateau La Fleur Morange, is situated near the village of Saint Pey d’Armens. The owners, Mr and Mrs Julien Lafaye, have improved tremendously the quality of the Chateau and the vineyards appear immaculate and are carefully managed with some leaf trimming and green harvesting during the summer months. A wine to be tried.

This is a perfect partner for red meat, although it makes a good match for roast poultry. But it is also great on its own.

Old sands and clays.

Aged in French oak barrels (20 to 40% new oak barrels) from 12 to 14 months.

Sweet oak in the nose, cranberries and tobacco leaves with touch of pencil shave. Rounded mid-palate with a herbal savoury grip. Lively acidity. Decanter World Wine Awards Argent 2023