Closerie du Chene Famille Grebaut-Arteau Vignerons ‘Christiana’ 2020 750mL

FRANCE : BORDEAUX : SAINT-ÉMILION 

Merlot 

MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, PLUM, RASPBERRY, SLATE, CEDAR, SOME OAK

Sourced from a tiny parcel of Grand Cru Saint-Émilion vines tended to by Catherine Grébau, ‘Christiana’ was created with the help of Grébau‘s son, Bertrand (an esteemed chef and creator of Septime in Paris). Although classic in style, ‘Christiana’ is equal parts elegance and warmth, and therefore feels a bit more approachable than some of its peers – with concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, and soft tannins.

WINEMAKING: Low-intervention under 20ppm sulfur added; aged in a mixture of amphorae, barrique, and stainless steel; only 3 vintages made 

FARMING : Certified Organic 

PAIRING : Steak au Poivre