Notre Collection Châteaux
Château La Croix Ferrandat 2022
Château La Croix Ferrandat is one of the rising stars of the appellation Saint-Emilion. This blend of 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernets comes from a vineyards just south of the famous village. No oak is used at any point and this lets the plum, bramble jelly and blackcurrant fruit really come to the fore.
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 7.24 ha
Contains sulphites.
Presentation
Terroir
Old sands and silty clays
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Harvest
08/09/2022
Winemaking
Filling-in stainless steel or concrete vats with temperature control
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing
Aged in vats from 12 to 14 months
Varietals
Merlot : 65%
Cabernets : 35%
Cabernets : 35%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : : 7.24 ha
: Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
Serve at room temperature.
Tasting
It is a soft, seductive fruity style of Saint-Emilion with a lovely balance and rounded tannins.
Food pairings
Enjoy on its own or with slow braised beef dishes, fruity lamb tagines or mature cheeses.
