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Chateau Guadet Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2015

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The Guadet family's run at this Saint-Emilion estate ended, quite literally, with a revolution and a guillotine: Elie Guadet, the Girondin deputy who presided over the National Convention, was captured at Saint-Emilion and lost his head in the Terror. He's still on the label. Today it's a tiny, rarely-exported Grand Cru Classe run by Guy-Petrus Lignac and his son Vincent, farmed biodynamically on the limestone plateau. They chase tension and grace rather than power, fermenting with wild yeasts, dialing back new oak and even using amphorae. The 2015, from a great Right Bank vintage, is now drinking beautifully. Merlot-led and Cabernet Franc-lifted, it's rich but precise, earthy and long.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2015 Guadet has blossomed into a gorgeous wine. Soft, open-knit and totally seamless, the 2015 is super-expressive today. Iron, grilled herb and leather notes add complexity and a good bit of freshness as well. I can't wait to see where Guadet goes in future vintages." —Vinous

More about Chateau Guadet

Chateau Guadet is a small estate that is not often seen in the US marketplace, and has a long and fascinating history. After about three centuries of ownership the Guadet family's involvement ended in classic French fashion with a revolution and a guillotine (the elder Guadet was the mayor of St. Emilion, and is pictured on the label). Now the estate is managed by Guy-Petrus Lignac, and his son Vincent, and they are currently producing world-class wines with biodynamic principles, indigenous yeast, lower percentages of new oak, lighter oak toasting, and amphorae.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2015

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Earthy , Oaky , Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Braised short ribs, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, or Comte.

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied and earthy, with plum, dark cherry and spice, fine tannins and a long, savory finish.

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