Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges - Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion 2022

Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges — situated in the village of Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion — is comprised of approximately 15 hectares of vineyards are planted predominantly to Merlot, complemented by smaller parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carménère. The vines are rooted in the region's prized clay-limestone soils, terroir that closely mirrors the celebrated slopes of neighboring Saint-Émilion and contributes both richness and mineral tension to the wines. Vineyard work emphasizes sustainable farming practices and careful yield management, while cellar decisions prioritize purity of fruit and transparent expression of place. Most importantly, the estate benefits from the expertise and influence of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, one of Bordeaux's most accomplished winemakers and the longtime guiding force behind Château Angélus. His pursuit of precision, balance and elegance is evident throughout their wines, elevating a small estate from a tiny village appellation bottling into something that consistently performs well above its classification and price point.

The 2022 Château Tour du Pas Saint-Georges opens with expressive aromas of black cherry, plum preserves, and wild blackberry, layered with notes of violet, cocoa nib, crushed stone, and subtle baking spice. The palate is beautifully proportioned, offering a velvety texture that carries concentrated dark fruit flavors across a framework of polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Beneath the wine's generous fruit lies a distinctive mineral streak that provides energy and precision through the long finish. This is a Bordeaux that drinks beautifully today with a decant yet possesses the structure to reward additional cellaring. Pair it with grilled ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto, braised short ribs, or aged Comté and Gouda cheeses for a particularly satisfying match.