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Saint-Émilion Grand Cru · 2018
CHÂTEAU LA GRANGÈRESaint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018
On a limestone slope bordered by some of Saint-Émilion's most storied estates, a 6.3-hectare organic property quietly farms two and a half hectares of old vines into a wine of unusual focus — proof that scale and ambition don't always move together.
- Wine type
- Red wine
- Grape
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP
- Origin
- Bordeaux, France (Right Bank)
- Drinking window
- Estimated 2026–2032 (peak 2028–2030, producer-confirmed)
- Recommended temperature
- 16–18°C
- Alcohol
- 14% vol
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
About the Wine
Château La Grangère is a small family-run estate in Saint-Émilion, farming its vineyards organically in an appellation where that practice remains uncommon.
The estate's clay-limestone vineyards include plots bordering Château Troplong Mondot and sharing Château Pavie's southeast exposure; 2.5 hectares of the estate's old vines were selected for the 2018 vintage.
Taste profile
In the glass
SAINT-ÉMILION GRAND CRU 2018
Scale1–5
BG wine structure estimate
Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
Ripe blueberry, blackberry and plum lead, layered with green pepper, fresh forest floor, cedar and well-integrated notes of vanilla, toast and sweet spice from oak aging.
Velvety and dense on the palate, with a supple yet firm tannin structure balanced by fresh acidity.
Deep garnet red with violet highlights.
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
Serve at 16–18°C.
Timing
Estimated to drink well from 2026 to 2032, with a producer-confirmed peak around 2028–2030; decanting roughly one hour beforehand allows the dark fruit and oak notes to develop.
Glassware
A tall Bordeaux-style tulip glass, which concentrates the fruit and oak aromatics.
At the table
The wine's ripe dark fruit, integrated oak and fresh acidity give it enough structure to sit alongside richer dishes across several culinary traditions.
Because tannin and fruit are balanced rather than dominant, the wine tends to work best with dishes that share its savory depth without competing in spice intensity.
Japanese
- Sukiyaki (lightly sweetened)
- Charcoal-grilled lean beef
- Duck loin
Why it worksUmami-rich, dashi-based preparations with modest fat let the wine's dark fruit carry through without being overwhelmed.
Thai
- Mild Massaman beef curry
- Beef Phanaeng curry
- Thai beef and basil stir-fry (mild)
Why it worksCoconut-based richness and moderate spice complement the wine's velvety texture, while high chili heat is best avoided.
Western
- Beef fillet steak
- Roast duck with berry sauce
- Porcini mushroom risotto
Why it worksClassic Bordeaux pairings of roasted meat and earthy mushroom echo the wine's oak-derived spice and firm tannin structure.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
Grapes were hand-picked on 1 October 2018 and fermented with indigenous yeasts, with yields capped at 25 hectoliters per hectare before aging in 100% French oak barrels, 30% new.
Product detail
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in 750 ml format; Château La Grangère produced approximately 8,500 bottles of the 2018 vintage.
Origin & Terroir
The estate's plots sit within a natural amphitheater alongside Premier Grand Cru Classé estates, a position that shapes the wine's structure and depth.
Official producer website→Certification
Agriculture Biologique (EU Organic) – Ecocert · Ecocert
Certified Organic Farming
Château La Grangère farms its vineyards under Ecocert organic certification (Agriculture Biologique), a practice that remains uncommon in this traditional appellation.
Trade information
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