Le Puy VDF "Emilien" 2019

​Le Puy VDF "Emilien" 2019 is a biodynamic red wine from Château Le Puy, located on a high plateau in the Côtes de Francs, Bordeaux. The estate has been farmed organically since the 1600s and certified biodynamic since 1988. The vineyards, averaging 50 years in age, are planted on clay-silt and clay-limestone soils.

This cuvée is predominantly Merlot, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Carmenère. The grapes are destemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts in cement tanks, and aged for 12 months in large oak vats followed by another 12 months in oak barrels. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, and only a minimal amount of sulfur is added at bottling.​

The 2019 vintage presents aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as redcurrant and blackcurrant, complemented by notes of roasted almonds and subtle hints of mushroom and undergrowth. On the palate, it is round and full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long, balanced finish. The wine's freshness and aromatic purity make it approachable now, yet it also has the potential to age gracefully.