L'Esquisse 2015 wine bottle from Ascumbas estate
Ascumbas

The Sketch 2016
BordeauxSaint-Émilion Grand Cru201675 cL
Team Review
This Château Ascumbas cuvée reveals an intense and complex nose, blending notes of ripe black fruit, sweet spices, and forest floor. On the palate, it offers a silky, velvety texture with a lovely concentration of red fruit and a hint of licorice on the finish. This elegant and generous wine offers beautiful harmony on the palate, perfect for pairing with hearty, convivial dishes. A sure bet to accompany a variety of dishes and enhance your dining experience.
Everything You Need to Know About This Wine

Everything You Need to Know About This Wine

The Ascumbas estate, located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, offers a truly unique wine. With diverse soils ranging from clay-siliceous to sandy, each vintage is well-balanced and of high quality. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties contribute fruity and spicy aromas, as well as a full-bodied structure. The winemaking process, combining tradition and innovation, results in a wine with excellent aging potential that can be enjoyed now or carefully cellared. A passion for wine, human expertise, and an exceptional terroir are reflected in every bottle of Ascumbas.

Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Grape variety(ies)
Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Sweetness
Dry
Soil Type
Sandy
Certification
Sustainable Farming
Alcohol Content
13.0%
Cuvée Profile
Fruity and spicy
Serving suggestions
Serve at 14-16°C
Aging potential
5 to 10 years
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-3% from 60 bottles, or €8.92 excl. VAT

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Ascumbas

Ascumbas

Bordeaux | France

In the heart of Saint-Émilion—which bears its former name, Ascumbas, the name of the place before the arrival of the monk Émilion—this 5.3-hectare estate in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a rarity: a single, contiguous parcel that nonetheless reveals a wide variety of soils, ranging from clay-siliceous to sandy. This allows for blends of remarkable complexity.

Acquired in 2013 by the Gintrac family along with consulting oenologist Hervé Romat, the estate produces a wine designed for aging, made from vines averaging 45 years old. Located next to Château La Fleur Morange, a newly classified Grand Cru Classé, the quality of the terroir is indisputable—and our customers have quickly snapped up every vintage.

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