Chateau Cote de Baleau, Saint Emilion, 2020 no20230524 The name Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

The name Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona connects to Pope Pius II's family through a 1921 marriage

then bottled as limited production (just 3

while the subtle earthiness and spice provide depth

planted in the granite-rich soils of Beaujolais’ southernmost cru

Chateau Cote de Baleau, Saint Emilion, 2020 no20230524 The name Ciacci Piccolomini d'AragonaSince the Cuvelier family's purchase in 2013, Chteau Cte de Baleau has established itself as a reliable producer of accessible yet serious Saint milion. The 2020 vintage, almost entirely Merlot from the estate's cooler, north facing vineyard on the eastern side of the appellation, delivers classic Right Bank character: medium to full bodied with mouth filling texture, ripe tannins, and plenty of mid palate depth. Red and black cherry notes evolve