Description

Château L’Enclos de Bayard 1977 – Montagne-Saint-Émilion

Château L’Enclos de Bayard 1977, from the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation, is a precious testament to the Right Bank style of the late 1970s. Despite a challenging vintage, the estate offers a wine marked by gentleness, maturity, and subtle complexity, where time has shaped the personality more than power.

The wine displays a light brick-garnet color, showing full evolution. The nose is delicate and mature, revealing aromas of evolved red fruits, plum, and redcurrant, joined by tertiary notes of leather, tobacco, dried leaves, mushroom, and a hint of damp earth, typical of old Libournais wines.

On the palate, Château L’Enclos de Bayard 1977 delivers a soft, smooth texture, with fully melted tannins and a light yet harmonious structure. Flavors of macerated fruit, forest nuances, and gentle spice come together in a subtle, soothing profile. The finish is gentle, modest, yet elegant, leaving an impression of authenticity and graceful ageing.

Today, this 1977 stands as a collector’s wine, sincere, nuanced, and carrying the quiet charm of mature Right Bank Bordeaux. A bottle for enthusiasts who appreciate finesse, evolved character, and the emotional resonance of older vintages.

Caractéristiques

Castle / Estate / House	Château L’Enclos de Bayard
Designation	Autres appellations de Bordeaux / Les satellites de Saint-Émilion
Capacity (cl)	75
Color	Red
Vintage (year)	1977
Référence	Dreca