Château PEYROU
Red
- 2018
- Côtes de Castillon
Mrs Papon-Nouvel is known for her 2 wonderful Saint-Émilion wines: Clos Saint-Julien and Petit-Gravet Aîné. But it also owns Peyrou, a small vineyard (10 ha) of the Côtes de Castillon in organic farming. Excellent and highly recommended.
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2021-2026
- Organic certification :
- 2011
From the same producer
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Colombe is not the second wine of Château Peyrou but a special cuvée from a 4.5 hectare plot in the eponymous commune of Sainte-Colombe. A graceful and juicy wine, perfectly digestible, with an obvious and exciting fruitiness (90% Merlot). A big bravo!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2026
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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Mrs Papon-Nouvel is known for her 2 wonderful Saint-Émilion wines: Clos Saint-Julien and Petit-Gravet Aîné. But it also owns Peyrou, a small vineyard (10 ha) of the Côtes de Castillon in organic farming. Excellent and highly recommended.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2026
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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An oenologist by training, Ms. Papon-Nouvel owns two tiny properties at the bottom of Saint-Émilion near Canon-La Gaffelière: Petit Gravet Aîné (2.4 ha) and Clos Saint-Julien (1.3 ha), where the vines are mainly old cabernets francs. From the vine to the cellar, she manages all the stages in the production of her wines on her own and, whatever the vintage, her talent as an instinctive winemaker gives wines of natural elegance and exemplary sweetness.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Petit Gravet Aîné is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Kirsh, dried flowers, mocha and new leather open. Ripe, fleshy and layered, the 2022 is definitely on the riper side. Creamy and opulent in texture, it clearly needs time to settle down post-bottling. Today, I admire its blance. This is a wild wine that is sure to take readers on quite a ride over the coming two decades or so, maybe more."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Dark, lively colour. Normal intensity. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh and spicy nose. Delicate on the palate, well-fruited in the middle, with a body that is more slender than broad, the wine evolves upwards on the finish. Slightly firm on the finish, but still fragrant."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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An oenologist by training, Ms. Papon-Nouvel owns two tiny properties at the bottom of Saint-Émilion near Canon-La Gaffelière: Petit Gravet Aîné (2.4 ha) and Clos Saint-Julien (1.3 ha), where the vines are mainly old cabernets francs. From the vine to the cellar, she manages all the stages in the production of her wines on her own and, whatever the vintage, her talent as an instinctive winemaker gives wines of natural elegance and exemplary sweetness.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 92/100 “The Petit Gravet Ainé 2021 presented itself well right from the barrel. Dominated by 90% Cabernet Franc, it has a fresh, saline bouquet that manages to reach phenolic maturity. The palate is medium-bodied, with crisp tannins on the attack that transform into a creamy-textured mid-palate and a very consistent finish, tinged with white pepper and garrigue. Excellent!”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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An oenologist by training, Ms. Papon-Nouvel owns two tiny properties at the bottom of Saint-Émilion near Canon-La Gaffelière: Petit Gravet Aîné (2.4 ha) and Clos Saint-Julien (1.3 ha), where the vines are mainly old cabernets francs. From the vine to the cellar, she manages all the stages in the production of her wines on her own and, whatever the vintage, her talent as an instinctive winemaker gives wines of natural elegance and exemplary sweetness.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 96/100 “The 2018 Petit Gravet Aîné dazzles right out of the bottle. Cabernet Franc signatures are front and center in Saint-Émilion that boasts magnificent aromatic presence as well as depth. Rose petal, mocha, kirsh, menthol and sage are some of the many notes that open with some coaxing. A few years in bottle will do wonders for the tannins. Aside from the wine's striking beauty, Petit Gravet Aîné is one of the most unique, distinctive wines in Bordeaux, the sort of wine that remains seared on your memory. In a word: magnificent!”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2040
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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An oenologist by training, Ms. Papon-Nouvel owns two tiny properties at the bottom of Saint-Émilion near Canon-La Gaffelière: Petit Gravet Aîné (2.4 ha) and Clos Saint-Julien (1.3 ha), where the vines are mainly old cabernets francs. From the vine to the cellar, she manages all the stages in the production of her wines on her own and, whatever the vintage, her talent as an instinctive winemaker gives wines of natural elegance and exemplary sweetness.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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An oenologist by training, Ms. Papon-Nouvel owns two tiny properties at the bottom of Saint-Émilion near Canon-La Gaffelière: Petit Gravet Aîné (2.4 ha) and Clos Saint-Julien (1.3 ha), where the vines are mainly old cabernets francs. From the vine to the cellar, she manages all the stages in the production of her wines on her own and, whatever the vintage, her talent as an instinctive winemaker gives wines of natural elegance and exemplary sweetness.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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Mrs Papon-Nouvel's other grand cru (with Petit Gravet Aîné). Same organic culture, same sensitivity, same style, with extra flesh and depth. Great wine! Great wine, logically promoted to grand cru classé in 2022.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Clos Saint-Julien is a showstopper from proprietor Catherine Papon Nouvel. Paradoxically, it seems to have handled the intense heat and drought better than the Petit Gravet Aîné, even though there is more Merlot here. Then again, this tiny parcel is perched on Saint-Émilion's famed limestone plateau. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, lavender and menthol all stain the palate. The long, sustained finish is a thing of beauty."
J.M Quarin (February 2025): 95/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, subtle, deep and particularly fresh, yet very ripe. Meticulous on the entry, very, very tasty in the middle, with class in the touch and an ascending development, the wine rises, rises, long, ample, fragrant and even complex. Long, full, fragrant and even complex. Delicious and very precise. A quality of expression that suggests that a higher step is within reach. Well done and to be continued!"
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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Mrs Papon-Nouvel's other grand cru (with Petit Gravet Aîné). Same organic culture, same sensitivity, same style, with extra flesh and depth. Great wine! Great wine, logically promoted to grand cru classé in 2022.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - February 2024): 94/100 “Clos Saint-Julien 2021 is sublime. Delicate, silky and wonderfully nuanced, Clos Saint-Julien is exquisite in this vintage. almond, plum, spice, menthol, licorice and mocha are just a few of the many nuances that run through this exceptionally refined and subtle Saint-Émilion.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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Mrs Papon-Nouvel's other grand cru (with Petit Gravet Aîné). Same organic culture, same sensitivity, same style, with extra flesh and depth. Great wine! Great wine, logically promoted to grand cru classé in 2022.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2022): 96/100 "The 2020 Clos Saint-Julien is a gorgeous, sumptuous beauty. Crème de cassis, blueberry fruit, lavender, licorice and spice infuse the 2020 with tons of nuance to match its flamboyant personality. Clos Saint-Julien is a heady, voluptuous Saint-Émilion that truly delivers the goods. Superb."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2011
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Mrs Papon-Nouvel's other grand cru (with Petit Gravet Aîné). Same organic culture, same sensitivity, same style, with extra flesh and depth. Great wine! Great wine, logically promoted to grand cru classé in 2022.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 94/100 "The 2019 Clos Saint-Julien is just as fabulous from bottle as it was i barrel. Dense and explosive in feel, the 2019 captures the more opulent side of the year in grand style. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cloves menthol and licorice all wrap around the palate, framed beautifully by plush, soft contours. Proprietor Catherine Papon-Nouvel has once again turned out a captivating wine from her tiny 1.2-hectare vineyard on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2011