Les Piliers de Maison Blanche 2019

ProducerMaison Blanche (Nicolas Despagne)RegionMontagne Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, FranceGrapeMerlot, Cabernet FrancFarmingBiodynamic

AbstractPlum, leaf, supple structure

Winemaker
Nicolas Despagne continues the family work at Maison Blanche. Biodynamics guides the farming, with the health of the vineyard placed ahead of a uniform formula in the cellar.

Wine
Les Piliers is the estate's more immediate, approachable expression of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Plum and dark berries, with a leafy, savoury edge and supple tannin. The 2019 has enough structure for dinner, without demanding a long wait. Serve with roast beef, mushrooms or a vegetable gratin that has developed a good browned crust.

Origin
Montagne Saint-Émilion sits on Bordeaux's right bank, with clay-limestone and clay-sand soils across the estate. Atlantic influence moderates the growing season. Merlot and Cabernet Franc respond to the different soils and exposures, bringing complementary fruit and structure.