Maison Sichel Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2023
A rich, polished Right Bank Bordeaux produced from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Sourced from declassified wine originating from leading estates within Saint-Émilion, it delivers the character expected of the appellation at an approachable price: blackcurrant, ripe cherry, damson and plum, layered with spice and subtle toasted notes.
Generous and succulent on the palate, with Merlot providing roundness and softness while Cabernet Franc contributes freshness and structure, this is a classic, expressive Saint-Émilion style.
France
Bordeaux
Blend
750ml
14.5%
2023
AOC
Saint-Émilion Grand CruMaison Sichel is a long-established Bordeaux wine merchant and producer, working throughout the region as a négociant-éleveur as well as owning and managing its own estates.
This particular 2023 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru has an interesting origin. The wine is sourced from declassified lots from prestigious Saint-Émilion châteaux — wine not ultimately incorporated into those estates' château-labelled blends but made from fruit originating within the appellation.
The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, a classic Right Bank combination. Merlot provides generous dark fruit and a rounded texture, while Cabernet Franc contributes aromatic lift, freshness and structure.
The result is an expressive Bordeaux combining youthful fruit with the depth and structure associated with Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
A rich, generous and polished Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, combining ripe dark fruit with supple tannins and subtle savoury complexity.
Expect blackcurrant, cherry, damson and plum, layered with gentle spice and lightly toasted notes.
The Merlot-dominant blend gives the palate a smooth, rounded character, while Cabernet Franc adds freshness and structure. The result is full-flavoured without becoming overly heavy.
In simple terms: rich, velvety and expressive, with ripe dark fruit, gentle spice and classic Right Bank Bordeaux character.
- Nose: Expressive aromas of blackcurrant, ripe cherry, damson and plum, complemented by warming spice and subtle toasted notes.
- Palate: Generous, powerful and succulent, with ripe dark fruit at its core. Merlot gives the wine a rounded, velvety texture while Cabernet Franc provides freshness and structure.
- Finish: Persistent and balanced, with lingering dark fruit, gentle spice and subtle savoury notes.
- Roast Beef – the structure and dark fruit complement richly flavoured beef.
- Roast Lamb – a classic match for mature Bordeaux-style reds.
- Beef Stews – excellent with slow-cooked, savoury dishes.
- Roast Poultry – particularly duck and richly flavoured chicken dishes.
- Game – venison and other game work well with its dark fruit and structure.
- Mature Cheese – particularly firm, savoury cheeses.
- Serve at approximately 16–18°C.
- The youthful 2023 will benefit from around 30–60 minutes in a decanter, allowing the fruit and aromatics to open and the structure to soften.
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