Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Château St-Jacques 1981
Château St-Jacques presents this 1981 vintage from the Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion appellation. The 1981 vintage is described as delicate and mature. The wine was produced by viticulturist A. Goujou and bottled at the property by Les Producteurs Réunis de Puisseguin in the Gironde department, with this specific bottle imported by Chris Wine.
Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion is one of the four satellite AOCs surrounding the renowned Saint-Émilion appellation in the Libournais district of Bordeaux, located to the northeast of Saint-Émilion itself. Granted AOC status in 1936, the area covers approximately 740 hectares of vineyards planted around the village of Puisseguin. The local climate is shaped by Atlantic influences moderated by the waters of the Dordogne river, providing mild temperatures and suitable humidity. The vineyards are situated on higher slopes where the soils consist primarily of limestone and clay, offering excellent drainage, alongside asteries limestone in certain parcels.
Situated on the Atlantic coast, Bordeaux is a historic wine region that has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. While the left bank of the Gironde estuary is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel soils, the right bank is the traditional domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion, the production is exclusively dedicated to red wines. These are predominantly based on Merlot, supplemented by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a smaller amount of Malbec. The area is recognized as a quality-oriented satellite to Saint-Émilion, providing Bordeaux wines from the right bank.
The history of the wine
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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