Vieux Château Palon
Vieux Château Palon sits in Montagne-Saint-Émilion, the northernmost appellation of the Saint-Émilion plateau. The vineyard produces a Montagne Saint-Émilion built from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon—a blend that reflects the Right Bank's preference for structure and depth. The wine has drawn assessment from Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator. Montagne-Saint-Émilion itself occupies higher, cooler ground than the central appellation, where clay and limestone soils yield wines with mineral tension and aging potential. The Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon bring backbone; Merlot rounds the mid-palate. This is Bordeaux without pretense—serious, terroir-driven, built for the table.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast