Réserve de la Famille 2021 Château Martet | Bordeaux

Château Martet 's Réserve de Famille cuvée is a wine from the little-known Sainte Foy Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. It is the benchmark for this appellation. A top-of-the-range wine with depth and complexity worthy of the finest Bordeaux from prestigious appellations.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin : What makes this Château so famous is the close collaboration with the Mitjavile family, particularly Louis Mitjavile, who winemakes this pure Merlot cuvée in an elegant, gourmet style. The Mitjavile touch is evident, with ageing mastered to perfection.

This wine of pure Merlot aged 18 months in new Radoux Blend barrels expresses remarkable balance.

On the nose, the wine opens with beautiful notes of black fruit, touches of prune, truffle and blackberry, as well as sumptuous smoky notes and a hint of licorice.

On the palate, the wine is silky, with delicate tannins and impeccably integrated woody notes. It's the perfect accompaniment to beef or game birds.