Notre Collection Châteaux
Château Saint-Elme 2021
Château Saint-Elme is a traditionally styled Merlot-dominated Bordeaux Supérieur. Located near the village of Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens, this estate is a proof that Bordeaux can still offer a very approachable claret.
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 8.81 ha
Contains sulphites.
Contains sulphites.
Presentation
Terroir
Old sands
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Harvest
23/09/2021
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 : 95%
Cabernet franc : 5%
Cabernet franc : 5%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : : 8.81 ha
: Contains sulphites.
: 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 versatile red with everything from shepherd’s pie to roast chicken.
