Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Deyrem Valentin leaps from the glass with notes of Morello cherries, black raspberries and fresh blackcurrants plus touches of bay leaves, truffles and tapenade. Medium-bodied, the palate is packed with loads of red and black fruit flavors plus plenty of earthy accents and a plush texture, finishing with great freshness.
For three generations the Sorge family has tended vineyards on the left bank, in the Haut-Medoc under Château Valentin, as well as Château Deyrem-Valentin and Château Soussans in Margaux. The family acquired the Deyrem-Valentin estate at an auction in 1928, securing some of the oldest vines of Cabernet Sauvignon in Margaux.
Harvest only manual with selective sorting. Day to day, observation and tasting the grapes are essential to looking for the optimum maturity. Aging 12 to 16 Months in barrel, 50% new oak and 50% one year use.
Pairs well with beef, lamb, deer, venison, and poultry dishes.