Chateau du Cauze, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 1998

Château du Cauze is a small Right Bank estate in Saint Émilion producing Merlot dominant blends that emphasize supple texture and classic Bordeaux character. The 1998 vintage, highly regarded on the Right Bank, has evolved into a graceful and tertiary expression, offering aromas of dried black cherry, plum, and fig intertwined with leather, cedar, tobacco, and earthy truffle notes. On the palate, the tannins have fully resolved into a silky structure, revealing savory depth, hints of forest floor, and a gentle spice that lingers on a refined, mature finish.