ARTEVINO
Château De France 2018
One of the oldest estates in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The estate has been advised by the ROLLAND laboratory since 1996.
This family estate of 40 hectares in the Pessac-Léognan AOC includes 36 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the production of red wine, and 4 hectares of Sauvignon and Semillon for the production of white wine.
This family estate of 40 hectares in the Pessac-Léognan AOC includes 36 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the production of red wine, and 4 hectares of Sauvignon and Semillon for the production of white wine.
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Presentation
Terroir
Deep gravelly soil from the Pyrenees, sometimes on a chalky-clay subsoil.
In the vineyard
Pruning Double and simple Guyot.
Handpicked harvest.
Handpicked harvest.
Winemaking
7 to 10 days of alcoholic fermentation.
3 to 4 weeks of maceration.
Temperature control.
Fermentation temperature: 30-32 °C max.
Malolactic fermentation in vats.
3 to 4 weeks of maceration.
Temperature control.
Fermentation temperature: 30-32 °C max.
Malolactic fermentation in vats.
Ageing
New barrels (40%) and one wine for 13 months.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 54%
Merlot : 46%
Merlot : 46%
Specifications
: Contains sulphites.
Advice
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
This wine can be aged for many years.
Visual appearance
Deep red ruby color.
At nose
Intense nose of red fruit (blackcurrant, cherries) and gingerbread on the palate.
On the palate
A spicy, liquorice wine with elegant, ripe tannins, very fine woody aromas and a smoky finish. Impressive length.
Food pairings
Any grilled meats.
Reviews
James Suckling
Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss
Decanter, Jane Anson
The Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve
Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti
Yves Beck - Beckustator
Jancis Robinson
Jeb Dunnuck
Bernard Burtschy
"Neal Martin"
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