Chateau Cote de Baleau, Saint Emilion, 2020 no20230524 it balances texture with taut

it balances texture with taut mineral drive

then bottled as limited production (just 3

and beautifully made

followed by layers of crushed oyster shell

Chateau Cote de Baleau, Saint Emilion, 2020 no20230524 it balances texture with tautSince the Cuvelier family's purchase in 2013, Chteau Cte de Baleau has established itself as a reliable producer of accessible yet serious Saint milion. The 2020 vintage, almost entirely Merlot from the estate's cooler, north facing vineyard on the eastern side of the appellation, delivers classic Right Bank character: medium to full bodied with mouth filling texture, ripe tannins, and plenty of mid palate depth. Red and black cherry notes evolve