US$ 48.50
chalky mineral drive
522 bottles released in the US
but also gets very direct sun
Personality: spicy on the nose
1989 Chateau le Puy 'Cuvee Emilien', Cotes de Francs, France Turley Wine Cellars chalky mineral driveA library release direct from the domaine. Le Puys main wine Emilien is comprised of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Carmenre. After spontaneous fermentation in cement vats, it is transferred to 50 hectoliter foudres for one year, then to old 225 liter barriques for an additional year, before being bottled without fining or filtering. There is a harmony of elements in the wines of Le Puya weaving together of acid, fruit, tannin, mineral and