Château La Papeterie

Montagne-Saint-Émilion Merlot Cabernet Franc

8.8162 ratings
8.810 pro ratings
Montagne-St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

From the Right Bank of the Gironde River in St Emilion, dark Ruby with aromas of red/black fruits with spicy notes. In the palate flavors of blackberry and plum flavors with espresso and smoky cacao notes. Firm ripe tannins ending with a medium spicy finish. Good now’

From the Right Bank of the Gironde River in St Emilion, dark Ruby with aromas of red/black fruits with spicy notes. In the palate flavors of blackberry and plum flavors with espresso and smoky cacao notes. Firm ripe tannins ending with a medium spicy finish. Good now’

Jul 29th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby, mostly Merlot blend, with simple aromas of red berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate black fruits spicy notes. Lively acidity, firm tight tannins, short finish. Just ok! Drink now!!

Deep Ruby, mostly Merlot blend, with simple aromas of red berry fruits and pepper spice. On the palate black fruits spicy notes. Lively acidity, firm tight tannins, short finish. Just ok! Drink now!!

Mar 15th, 2021
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.7

From the Estager family. With
patience, this wine unwinds nicely, with black cherry/plum fruit and a fresh earthiness, with modest oak (25% new barrels). For me, this sets the benchmark for affordable right bank wine.

From the Estager family. With
patience, this wine unwinds nicely, with black cherry/plum fruit and a fresh earthiness, with modest oak (25% new barrels). For me, this sets the benchmark for affordable right bank wine.

2 people found it helpfulOct 7th, 2013
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.0

Succulent black cherry, licorice, mushroom, tobacco. Drink now.

Succulent black cherry, licorice, mushroom, tobacco. Drink now.

Sep 8th, 2013
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.6

Earthy, soft, complex. Rich in terroir and with fully matured tannins. dry red fruit tobacco and earth predominate the palette with dry tart cherry and rust on the finish. At this age it has limited appeal but delivers in complexity and elegance.

Earthy, soft, complex. Rich in terroir and with fully matured tannins. dry red fruit tobacco and earth predominate the palette with dry tart cherry and rust on the finish. At this age it has limited appeal but delivers in complexity and elegance.

Apr 20th, 2013
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.2

Nice earthy aromas, more truffle than wet soil, with flavors of blackberry and plum. Decent concentration and soft tannins.

Nice earthy aromas, more truffle than wet soil, with flavors of blackberry and plum. Decent concentration and soft tannins.

Jan 6th, 2013
Walter Fahr

Very nice Bordeaux wine from St Emilion. 80% Merlot, Rich ruby color with great taste of cherry and nice lingering taste in the palate. Did pair well with prime rib. At almost 8 years, very nice balance. Drank December 2013.

Very nice Bordeaux wine from St Emilion. 80% Merlot, Rich ruby color with great taste of cherry and nice lingering taste in the palate. Did pair well with prime rib. At almost 8 years, very nice balance. Drank December 2013.

Dec 18th, 2023
Alex Dethier

2020 vintage - drank 7/23 - needs a bit more resting

2020 vintage - drank 7/23 - needs a bit more resting

Jul 23rd, 2023
Anand Rajan

Deep plum, notes of grass, dark chocolate, smooth tannin

Deep plum, notes of grass, dark chocolate, smooth tannin

Mar 4th, 2023
Audrey Nadeau

Vive les petits Bonheurs des soirées d'été en bonne compagnie!

Vive les petits Bonheurs des soirées d'été en bonne compagnie!

Aug 12th, 2021