Chateau Saint Paulin Bordeaux 750ml

The wine is typically a classic Bordeaux red blend: Merlot and Cabernet Franc dominate the profile, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec may be included in smaller proportions.The grapes are selected from the estate’s parcels, with vinification in stainless steel or small vats, followed by ageing in oak (or partly in oak) to lend structure and nuance.

The bottling is usually closed with natural cork to allow light micro-oxygenation over time.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby red with hints of garnet developing on the rim.

Aroma (Nose):
Fresh blackcurrant and dark plum, interwoven with tobacco leaf, mild cedar, hints of violet, and subtle spice (clove or leather).

Palate (Taste):
Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and lively acidity. The fruit core centres on blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, layered with undernotes of tobacco, earth, graphite and subtle oak spice. The finish is moderately long, with soft grip and lingering dark fruit. Some vintages may show slight herbal or forest floor character.

Serving suggestions:
Best served at 16–18 °C (ideally decanted 30–60 minutes in younger vintages to allow the bouquet to open). Pair with grilled lamb chops, beef, game, mushroom risotto or aged cheeses.

Accolades & Reviews

• Wine-Searcher lists Château Saint-Paulin with an average critic score of around 75/100, though this reflects limited critical coverage.
• Some retailers promoting recent vintages describe the wine as “very approachable although young and ready to drink,” noting “velvety tannins and sweet blackcurrant fruit.
• Users rate it modestly reflecting that while it’s not a blockbuster Bordeaux, it’s appreciated for value.
• Among independent tasting sources, the wine is sometimes cited as a strong value Bordeaux entry rather than a top-tier investment wine.

Because Château Saint-Paulin is small and less publicly heralded, it lacks a long list of formal awards — but its charm lies in delivering classic Bordeaux character at attractive pricing.

Little-Known Facts & Stories

• The estate, though modest, benefits from its strategic soil positions between two Bordeaux rivers, giving a balanced terroir influence (good drainage, clay-limestone mixes) that helps express both freshness and richness.
• Unlike more commercial Bordeaux brands, Saint-Paulin’s output is small, which makes it less widely encountered and somewhat a hidden gem among Bordeaux reds.
• Because of its modest “house style,” many vintages are drinkable early, but the wine also shows gains in character over 5–8 years.

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