Le Palatin de Ch. Palais Cardinal Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2023. NEW.
Wine Name: Le Palatin de Château Palais Cardinal
Vintage: 2023
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
Grape Varieties: 68% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Content: 13% ABV
Tasting Note:
The 2023 Le Palatin is a charming and classically styled Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, offering a seamless blend of brightness, structure, and finesse. A vibrant bouquet of ripe cherries, crushed blackberries, and fresh violets leads into alluring secondary notes of licorice root, smoky cedar, and split logs. The influence of Cabernet Franc adds lift and aromatic precision, while the Cabernet Sauvignon brings a subtle backbone of spice and tannic definition.
On the palate, this wine is juicy, polished, and immensely approachable, with a medium body, silky tannins, and a refreshingly food-friendly profile. It dances between red and black fruit tones, finishing with a savoury hint of graphite and herbs. Ideal for early enjoyment, it’s also structured enough to evolve gracefully through 2030 and beyond.
Pair with herb-roasted poultry, grilled lamb chops, or mushroom risotto to bring out its delicate complexity sand supple charm.
