Château Saint Georges 2020 Pauillac (75cl, 13.5%)

Château Saint Georges 2020 is a Merlot-dominant red from Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion AOC in Bordeaux. The 2020 blend is 86% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc, grown on south-facing argilo-calcareous hillside soils. Vinification includes a four-day cold soak at 10–12°C, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 20–28°C, and five weeks of maceration. It earned a Gold medal at the Challenge International du Vin. The nose offers morello cherry, ripe raspberry, rose and cedar. The palate is fresh with red cherry, redcurrant, cocoa, licorice and espresso, with velvety tannins. The finish is medium, with dark fruit and gentle spice.