JCP Maltus Chateau Teyssier 750ml

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The Teyssier has turned out beautifully. Soft, floral and silky a terrific introduction to the vintage Once again, Jonathan Maltus and his team have done a fabulous job with their most visible wine. Medium to full-bodied, the palate gives up loads of fresh, vibrant black fruits with a velvety texture and great freshness, finishing long with plenty of earthy sparks .Packed with jammy Merlot and the freshness of Cabernet Franc, Chteau Teyssier Saint-milion Grand Cru displays boisterous black cherry, plum crumble and blackberry fruit, streaked with notes of wooden pencils, clove, dried herbs, sandalwood and mocha. Dense and luscious, this beautifully offbeat Bordeaux is big Harvey Nichols favourite, particularly on cold nights.Chteau Teyssier has a long history dating back to the 1700s, but things got really interesting when it changed ownership in the early 90s. Jonathan Maltus sold his engineering company and bought this Saint-milion Grand Cru property in 1994. He completely renovated it and grew it from around 5 hectares to over 50. This maverick Brit and lover of Cabernet Franc quickly earned the moniker garagise and cult winemaker, particularly for the super-cuves he produces on the estate. These include Le Dome, which was awarded 99 points and 100 points by Robert Parker in 2009 and 2010 respectively and hails from plots near Chteaux Canon, Beau-Sjour Bcot and Anglus, Les Astries and Le Carr (next to Clos Fourtet), Vieux Chteau Mazerat (neighbouring to Anglus) and Clos Nardian (a dry white wine). He also makes wine in Napa under the Worlds End label and is the man who selected our very own Harvey Nichols Bordeaux Suprieur. However, his most well-known wine is Chteau Teyssier a wonderful Saint-milion that has played no small part in earning