Chateau Le Puy Emilien Rouge 2022

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Merlot led Bordeaux blend 
Appellation: Bordeaux (often bottled as a Bordeaux AOC, Right Bank leaning)
Country: France
Region: Right Bank, Bordeaux 
Producer: Château Le Puy
Winemaker: Le Puy family team
Vineyard: Estate hillside vineyards on the Right Bank, limestone and clay slopes
Soil: Limestone with clay and marl influence
Farming: Biodynamic and organic practices
Alcohol: 13.5%
Fermentation: Native ferment, gentle extraction, minimal intervention
Aging: Raised in large, neutral oak and older barrels, built for transparency rather than oak flavor
Fining / Filtration: Minimal

Tasting Note:
Emilien is Le Puy’s calling card: Bordeaux with lift, perfume, and a natural wine soul without the funk. 2022 brings ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant, plum skin, and violets, then the savory side comes through with dried herbs, pencil shavings, and a stony mineral line that keeps it dry and energetic. The texture is silky but structured, with fine tannins and a long, clean finish that feels more about balance than power. Give it air and it opens beautifully, and it is an incredible match for roast chicken, lamb, mushrooms, steak, or anything with herbs and a little char.

About the Producer:
Château Le Puy is a historic family estate on the Right Bank known for biodynamic farming, minimal cellar intervention, and Bordeaux that prioritizes freshness and digestibility. Emilien is the estate’s everyday red, made with the same philosophy as their top cuvées: transparent fruit, gentle handling, and a style that drinks young but can age quietly over time.