Le Carre, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 2016, Chateau Teyssier

LE CARRÉ, meaning The Square, became the newest of our ‘Single Vineyard Series’ wines in 2005. These wines are made in small quantities and are based on the côtes Cru Classé land that surrounds the town of Saint Emilion. The vineyard is situated next to CLOS FOURTET – separated by a tumble-down wall. We were lucky enough to purchase this vineyard from CHATEAU CANON, Premier Grand Cru Classé.

LE CARRE exemplifies the fantastic provenance of differing soils/terroirs that Saint Emilion manifests. Only 400 meters separates LES ASTERIES and LE CARRE and yet the wines are poles apart in style. LE CARRE is probably our chunkiest, most modern-style wine.

94-96 PTS, JEB DUNNUCK: “Coming from a parcel near Clos Fourtet, the 2018 Le Carré (which means “square” in English) is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc brought up 80% new French. Its purple color is followed by a killer bouquet of cassis and blackcurrants balanced by a terrific sense of minerality and salinity. Full-bodied, deep, layered, and pure, it's the finest vintage to date and is well worth seeking out.”