Montagne-Saint-Émilion
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from release
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary, duck breast with cherry reduction, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched on the undulating clay and limestone slopes north of the Barbanne stream, Château Haut-Plaisance captures the classic character of Montagne-Saint-Émilion. The estate champions Merlot alongside Cabernet Franc, leveraging soils that retain moisture during warm summers while imparting mineral precision. Traditional temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats is followed by aging in a combination of oak barrels and vats to encourage supple texture while preserving primary fruit purity.
🍾 About the Producer
Château Haut-Plaisance is an estate located in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion satellite appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France. Situated in an area celebrated for its undulating topography and classic clay-limestone soils, the property focuses on traditional red Bordeaux viticulture. Its production centers predominantly on Merlot and Cabernet Franc, creating red wines recognized for their expressive dark fruit aromas, approachable tannins, and harmonious structure characteristic of the Montagne terroir.