Chateau L'Arrosee, Saint-Emilion, 1998 gift-card-custom-template later passing to the Albada

later passing to the Albada Jelgersma family

The finish is clean and satisfying

Its complexity makes it a wine to enjoy now

works the vineyards with horses

and drinks beautifully on its own with a cube of ice

Chateau L'Arrosee, Saint-Emilion, 1998 gift-card-custom-template later passing to the AlbadaChteau L'Arrose was a Saint Emilion Grand Cru Class, first classified in June 1955 and maintaining that status through 2012. Named after an underground spring on the property. In 1868, it belonged to Pierre Magne, minister to Napoleon III. The estate comprised 9. 5 hectares on limestone and clay soil on the southern slopes of Saint Emilion, planted to 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Note: The estate no longer exists as a