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Introducing the 2020 Château La Croix Younan Saint-Émilion Grand Cru: A Bordeaux Masterpiece**

Rated an impressive 93 points by Jonathan Chouckroun at the 2023 Livrables Tasting and earning accolades of 92 and 91 points from James Suckling and Peter Moster at the 2023 Primeurs Tasting, the 2020 Château La Croix Younan Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a Bordeaux that captivates the senses. This remarkable wine boasts a deep, dark ruby garnet hue with an opaque core, exuding ripe aromas of plum and black cherries, delicately intertwined with enticing wood spices. Described as an “elegant embryo,” it is powerful and juicy, featuring ripe tannins and a seamless sweet acidity.

**Key Features:**

– **Origin:** Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

– **Soil Composition:** 40% Clay and 60% Sand

– **Varietal Composition:** 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

– **Viticulture:** Single Guyot Pruning, Manual Harvest, and Table Sorting

– **Certification:** Sustainable HVE 3

– **Vine Age:** Average of 30 Years

– **Aging:** 1/3 in New Barrels, 1/3 in Old Barrels, and 1/3 in Stainless Steel Vats

– **Yield:** 40 hl/ha, with 100% Mechanical Weeding

– **Bottle Size:** 750 mL

– **Alcohol Content:** 13.5% by volume