Château Soleil Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion 2016

Glory vintage mature Bordeaux – pre-order deal

You may have heard of Count Stephan von Neipperg. He’s the legendary owner of Château Canon-la-Gaffelière and La Mondotte – both Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion estates. The 2016 vintage of which go for £75 and £160 respectively.

He also owns Château Soleil, in the Saint-Émilion satellite of Puisseguin. And today the 2016 release can be yours with 40% off. Reserve a case of 12 for just £30.

Stephan von Neipperg makes Château Soleil in the same way as his Grands Crus with hand-harvesting, oak maturation, the works. And his efforts have earned the estate bundles of 90+ scores over the years.

Then there’s the outstanding vintage pedigree. 2016 is widely regarded as one of THE best vintages of the modern era. “I have just had the pleasure of wallowing in the best Bordeaux vintage I will probably ever taste: 2016,” writes legendary wine critic Jancis Robinson MW.

After a decade of patient ageing, Château Soleil is living up to the vintage’s reputation. Ripe cassis and juicy red berries lead the way, evolved and rich but still very bright. Then there’s a lovely lingering toasty oak character with a long silky finish.

Reserve your share now, then when the wine is despatched in mid-September, the second instalment (£149.88 for 12) will be automatically deducted from your account.