Nishith Jobanputra

8.9

Golden, crisp, great on its own. Satellite bottle shop. — 2 hours ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Impressive, bigger and more refined than expected. Satellite bottle shop. — 3 months ago

Matt Waring

8.9

Really nice St. Emilion satellite wine. After 30 min the palate is ripe with red and black fruit and vegetation. The tannic bite on the back end is soft and smooth. Great QPR — a year ago

Nishith Jobanputra

8.9

Lots of fruit and berries, easy drinking. Satellite bottle shop. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Vieux Château Palon – 2021
Montagne-Saint-Émilion AOC – Right Bank, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A distinctive Right Bank Bordeaux, this cuvée flips the classic Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilion script. Instead, it is crafted from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc, making it unusually bold, structured, and aromatically lifted for the appellation.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, blackberry, and cassis dominate, with graphite, cedar, and tobacco leaf from the Cabernets. Subtle violet and peppery notes emerge from the Franc.

Mouthfeel
Firm tannins, medium-plus body, and a long, savory finish. More muscular and linear than many Montagne-Saint-Émilions, leaning toward Left Bank style but with Right Bank elegance.

Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops with rosemary, cassoulet, duck confit, aged Comté or Tomme de Savoie cheeses.

Verdict
An atypical but fascinating Montagne-Saint-Émilion that highlights Cabernet structure over Merlot plushness. For those who love Pauillac or Saint-Julien, this bottle is a bridge into the Right Bank world. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Montagne-Saint-Émilion is one of the four “satellite” appellations of Saint-Émilion, known for offering excellent value Bordeaux reds. Few estates here lean so heavily on Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes Palon stand out stylistically. — 6 months ago

Nishith Jobanputra

8.9

Satellite bottle shop. — a year ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Great. Satellite Bottle Shop. — 2 months ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Tart, bright, savory, cloudy. Lovely. Satellite bottle shop. — 3 months ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Satellite bottle shop. — 7 months ago

Nishith Jobanputra

9.0

Luscious. Satellite bottle shop. — a year ago