2016 Chateau le Puy 'Cuvee Emilien' 1.5L Magnum, Cotes de Francs, France Bermejos Maceration is around 10 days

Maceration is around 10 days with a submerged cap and no punchdowns

granite skeleton

with  volcanic tuff

15% Cerceal-Branco

with a hint of salt and peat

2016 Chateau le Puy 'Cuvee Emilien' 1.5L Magnum, Cotes de Francs, France Bermejos Maceration is around 10 daysA library release direct from the domaine. Le Puys main wine Emilien is comprised of 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Carmenre. After spontaneous fermentation in cement vats, it is transferred to 50 hectoliter foudres for one year, then to old 225 liter barriques for an additional year, before being bottled without fining or filtering. There is a harmony of elements in the wines of Le Puya weaving together of acid, fruit, tannin, mineral and