2024 Saintayme St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2024
Saintayme (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Espresso, cocoa, black cherries, and flowers open the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, juicy, and vibrant, with a refreshing, leafy, herbal twist, and touch of chocolate that comes in at the end of the finish. This will be ready-to-go on release and age for at least a decade after that. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot, 13% ABV. Harvesting took place September 23 - October 6. Drink from 2027-2037. 90-92 Pts 1,000 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2025 |
When to Drink Chateau Saintayme, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Saintayme is better with at least 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.
Chateau Saintayme is best enjoyed in the first 4-12 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Saintayme, with Wine and Food Pairings
Saintayme is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Saintayme is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Saintayme is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.