Château De Stella 2022

Subtle and balanced wine, Château de Stella is the result of the work of François Adrian, a wine enthusiast who falls in love with an emblematic terroir.

Presentation

Terroir
Clay-limestone soils
In the vineyard
Planted over 35 years ago on a 2-hectare plot, Château de Stella aims to be intimate to give special attention to its vines and clusters. Leaf removal, shoot thinning, cluster selection, soil aeration, daily work between the rows of the vineyard.
Winemaking
Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
Ageing
Aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 15 months.
Varietals
Merlot : 70%
Cabernet franc : 30%
Specifications
Alcohol content : : 14 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : : 2 ha
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Tasting
Light scents of sweet spices, pepper, and licorice, along with delicious hints of vanilla, reveal its time spent in oak barrels.
Visual appearance
A bright red dress with beautiful bluish hues.
At nose
An expressive nose enhanced by merlot, with scents of red fruits, redcurrants, and raspberries.
On the palate
In the mouth a frank attack with velvety but delicate tannins giving way to a beautiful aromatic persistence for a balanced and fresh wine.
Food pairings
Chicken supreme