Chateau Pipeau Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2021 portuguese wine or mushroom and lemon zest

or mushroom and lemon zest risotto

yet produce a bold and mineral-driven wine with deep berry and herbaceous tasting notes

and go through a pre-fermentation maceration in tanks at cold temperatures

Sicilian lemon

but wildly complex

Chateau Pipeau Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2021 portuguese wine or mushroom and lemon zestThis wine is from the Right Bank of Bordeaux and is predominantly Merlot, with a touch of both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This is classic Merlot its core, dark purple and blue fruits jump out of the glass and are backed up by significant mineral undertones. Sub this bottle in for your usual California Cabernet or Left Bank Bordeaux blend with your steak dinner.