Producer – Château Perey-Chevreuil
Château Perey-Chevreuil sits at the foot of the village of Saint-Émilion, on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Its vineyards cover around 13 hectares of gravelly and sandy soils, planted mainly with Merlot alongside Cabernet Franc.
The vines average more than 35 years of age. Moreover, the estate uses hand harvesting and traditional Bordeaux cellar methods to create a classic expression of Saint-Émilion. Annual production is approximately 40,000 bottles.
Château Perey Chevreuil 2020 – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The Château Perey Chevreuil 2020 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from an excellent Bordeaux vintage. Merlot leads the blend and gives the wine its generous plum and dark-fruit character. Meanwhile, Cabernet Franc adds freshness, structure and aromatic depth.
The result is a classic Right Bank Bordeaux with ripe fruit, polished structure and enough freshness to keep the palate balanced.
Grape Varieties
- 80% Merlot
- 20% Cabernet Franc
Merlot provides ripe plum, softness and body. Meanwhile, Cabernet Franc adds freshness, spice and structure.
Vinification & Maturation
The estate harvests the grapes by hand. Next, fermentation takes place in stainless-steel vats, allowing the winery to maintain control over temperature and extraction.
Maturation
- 10–12 months ageing
- Matured in oak barrels
- Hand-harvested fruit
- Fermentation in stainless steel
The oak maturation adds depth and gentle spice while allowing the ripe Merlot fruit to remain at the centre of the wine.
Tasting Notes
- Colour: Deep ruby red
- Aroma: Red cherry, cassis, ripe plum, dark berries and gentle spice
- Palate: Generous and smooth with ripe plum fruit, good structure and balanced tannins
- Finish: Persistent with cocoa, spice and subtle toasted oak
A 2020-specific tasting note highlights red cherry, cassis and plum together with spice and toasted oak. Another source describes fresh fruit balanced by stewed-fruit, cocoa and spice notes.
Food Pairings
The Château Perey Chevreuil 2020 pairs beautifully with:
- Roast beef
- Ribeye steak
- Roast lamb
- Duck
- Venison
- Game
- Beef Wellington
- Mature cheeses
Moreover, its Merlot-led character makes it versatile with both roasted and grilled meats. Beef, lamb, poultry and game are also recommended matches for this style.
Drinking Window
2026–2036
The 2020 is now entering an attractive stage of development. A cellar database places its peak drinking phase between 2026 and 2036, with potential evolution through approximately 2042 under good storage conditions.
Therefore, you can enjoy it now after some aeration or cellar it for further development.
Style and Character
The Château Perey Chevreuil 2020 delivers the generous fruit expected from a Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Moreover, Cabernet Franc brings freshness and extra structure.
In addition, 10–12 months of oak maturation adds spice and depth without hiding the fruit. As a result, the wine combines ripe plum and cherry with cocoa, spice and a refined texture.
Overall, Château Perey Chevreuil 2020 is a classic and approachable Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with excellent Right Bank character.
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