2014 Château Laniote

A very floral Saint-Émilion with roses and lilacs over currant fruit, medium-to-full body, firm silky tannins and a pretty finish.

91 James Suckling

• Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 14%
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C

In the Arnaud de la Filolie family for nearly two centuries, Grand Cru Classé Laniote even counts three UNESCO-listed monuments in Saint-Émilion among its holdings. The 2014 is precise and harmonious: roses, lilacs and violet over currants and blackcurrant, with a fleshy, velvety palate of great class.