2018 Château Morin, Saint-Estèphe AOC, Bordeaux, France (750ml)

RED CELLAR TRIO WINE CLUB SELECTION

Established in 1800, Château Morin is located in Saint-Corbian, on the left bank of Bordeaux. The vines, planted behind the château, face the Gironde on a single, organically farmed 10.5-hectare plot of clay, gravel and limestone, perched at the highest point of the Saint-Estèphe municipality. This, coupled with their proximity to the estuary, make for ideal growing conditions for the robust, character-driven wines Château Morin is known for producing. After changing hands many times, in 2005 Château Morin was bought by the Rouzaud family, who own Château de Pez and Champagne Roederer.

A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes were harvested by hand. Traditional red wine vinification. The young wine was matured for 18 months in oak barrels (35% new) and vats.

Intense aromas of stewed black fruits and dried herbs. Mature palate, ripe with baked blackberries, dark plum and cassis, punctuated with secondary flavors of savory, green herbs, cured olive and a touch of cacao and toasted oak. Solid tannic structure with a long, layered finish.