ARTEVINO
Château De France 2020
One of the oldest estates in the Pessac-Léognan appellation.
This family estate of 40 hectares 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 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 berries (blackcurrant, blue berry and cherries) and gingerbread.
On the palate
A spicy, liquorice wine with elegant and well-ripened tannins, refined oak aromas and a smoky note on the finish. Impressive length.
Food pairings
Any grilled meats.
Reviews
James Suckling
Wine Enthusiast
Decanter
The Wine Cellar Insider
Yves Beck - Beckustator
Jeb Dunnuck
Robert Parker
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