A charming Saint-Émilion in a generous magnum format—perfect for sharing. This vintage is all about silky textures, ripe red fruits, and subtle mocha and spice. With smooth tannins and great balance, it's drinking beautifully now, but has plenty of life ahead. A relaxed yet refined Right Bank Bordeaux for any occasion.

The Wine Advocate | RP 92
Published: Feb 28, 2018
Drink: 2020-2030

The 2015 Cote de Baleau has a fresh, red cherry and crushed strawberry scented-bouquet, candied but pure and appealing. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, velvety smooth with good depth, mocha-tinged black fruit taking over the steering wheel toward the finish. This should be an approachable Saint-Émilion that will offer several years of drinking pleasure, probably more.

Wine Spectator | WS 92
Published: Mar 31, 2018

This has a juicy core of crushed raspberry, boysenberry and red currant fruit that has melded already with singed mesquite and iron threads. A flash of tobacco adds a mouthwatering hint to the lengthy finish. Best from 2020 through 2030. 6,917 cases made.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 92
Published: Feb 2, 2018

Attractive, spiced berry and earthy aromas with light mocha notes, leading to a palate with fresh red berries. A lithe, mid-weight clutch of tannins to close. Drink or hold.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16
Published: Jan 23, 2019
Drink: 2024-2034

Tasted blind. Rather paler and less blue than most. Notably aromatic. Lightweight but well balanced and unforced. Very digestible.

Vins-saint-emilion.com

It was in 2013 that the Cuvelier family, already the owner of Clos Fourtet, 1st Grand Cru Classé in St-Émilion and Château Poujeaux in Moulis en Médoc, acquired this beautiful property.Located at the entrance to the village of St-Émilion, recognizable by its castle XIX of Count of Fairy Style Viollet-le-Duc, Côte de Baleau extends over 17 hectares of limestone, clays and sands.

Vineyard
Area: 15
Soil type: Clay-limestone soils
Grape varieties: Merlot 95 % Cabernet Franc 5 %
Average age of the vines: 31

Winemaking
Harvest: Manual
Types of tank: Stainless steel
Ageing: New barrels 25 % Barrels 1 wine and more 50 % Tanks 25 %
Annual average production: 70000 bottle 650 hectolitres