A strongly awarded, limited Prestige bottling whose old-vine concentration and extended élevage exceed the expectations of the appellation.

A historic Bordeaux property whose origins date to the 14th century. The Prestige cuvée comes from mature vines and is given extended French-oak and tank ageing, bringing a more ambitious, cellar-worthy expression than the estate's traditional Bordeaux Supérieur.

In the glass
Ripe red and black fruit, vanilla and toast; supple at first, then increasingly structured, with a persistent finish.

How it is made
Average vine age 44 years; 12 months in French oak plus six months in tank; 18,000 bottles.

Enjoy it with
Roast beef, lamb, venison pie or aged Comté.

Independent recognition
Decanter 91; Wine Enthusiast 90; gold medals at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Gilbert & Gaillard, Lyon and Challenge International; 1 star Guide Hachette

At a glance

• Producer: Château Maison Noble Saint Martin
• Grape(s): 68% Merlot; 32% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Bordeaux; North of Pomerol; AOC Bordeaux Supérieur; France
• Vintage / release: 2019
• ABV: 13.5%
• Style: Cellar-worthy, mature Bordeaux Supérieur