Chateau Teyssier 'Montagne Saint-Émilion' 2018

Ch. Teyssier are a unique gem in Bordeaux, proving that there is value to be had if you know where to look, even in cracking vintages like 2018! This feels like ultimate luxury at the price point - soft, rich and ripe with violet, plum and tobacco notes. Enjoy it with a Sunday roast or grilled meats.

Packed with ripe, jammy Merlot, this wine is rich, dense and structured. Succulent acidity gives a crisp touch to a generous wine that has power and some good, medium-term potential. Drink from 2022".

Vines have been cultivated at Teyssier in the St Emilion satellite AOC of Montagne-St-Emilion since the 15th century. Today there are 50ha of vineyard surrounding a charming 18th-Century Chartreuse.

Antoine Darquey is the fourth generation of his family to take the reins at the property, arriving in 1993 when the estate was in perilous condition. Since 2008 he has been joined by his cousin Thomas Durand Teyssier who took on the role of technical director. Teyssier’s terroir is very similar to that found in St Emilion itself, with rolling slopes of clay and limestone. Vineyards are planted with 90% merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The proportion of Cabernet Franc will be increased to 15% by the 2025 vintage as they value its elegance and contribution to complexity in the blend.