Chateau Peymouton St Emilion Grand Cru 2019

The Peymouton opens with aromas of cassis, spices, tobacco and fresh licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, it is enveloping and deep, built around a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins and extends into a long, generous finish. Sourced from deep red clay parcels belonging to Château Laroque—classified as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru rather than Grand Cru Classé, hence the separate identity—the blend is composed of 90% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. The 2019 Peymouton exhibits aromas of rich plummy fruit, followed by a medium-bodied palate with rather baked fruit flavours and surprisingly prominent acidity.