Roy Charles 2020

Between Saint-Emilion on the West and the Dordogne on the East, Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation reveals a fabulous terroir, cradle of singular wines of which Beau Valet is a reference for the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Emilion product range.

Presentation

Presentation
Renowned thanks to History and the famous Battle of Castillon which ended the Hundred-Year’ War, the appellation is overshadowed for a long time.
Terroir
Old sands and clay-limestone soils
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Harvest
14/09/2020
Winemaking
Filling-in stainless steel or concrete vats with temperature control
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing
Aged in vats from 12 to 14 months
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernets : 15%
Specifications
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Serving
Serve at room temperature.
Tasting
This has all the pleasing Merlot fruit associate with the right bank together with good structure and excellent length of flavour.
Food pairings
Enjoy this smooth wine with roasted and casseroled chicken or try it lightly chilled with barbecued meats.