Wine detail

Château Teyssier

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Saint-Émilion

2018

Vintage

Varietal

Merlot

Peak 2023-2027

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2027), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2032.

The ‘18 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 is a Merlot from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2021-2032Peak window 2023-2027

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2018 vintage

Château Teyssier's 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a Merlot from France.

About Château Teyssier

Château Teyssier's Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a Merlot from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018?

Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 is a Merlot from France.

What does Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 taste like?

Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2032. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Château Teyssier Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.