Passed down through three generations, Frédéric Leydet is the latest family member to run Château de Valois. This predominantly Merlot (finished with Cabernet Franc) wine spills out a variety of profound, Bordeaux-like aromas: black currant, baked black cherry, balsamic, fig, graphite, and beautifully integrated baking spices. Ripe tannins frame the silky texture with just enough grip. It is excellent with a classic dish like steak frites.
Château de Valois, Pomerol (Bordeaux, France) 2016
By Miranda Franco