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AUX PLANTES ST EMILION GRAND CRU

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PRESENTATION

  • Appellation: Saint-Emilion grand Cru
  • Grape varieties: 100% Merlot noir
  • Acreage : 1ha
  • Soil: Sand and fine clay on limestone

PROCESS

  • Harvesting mode: Mechanical
  • Vinification: Vinification in casks (500 liters) with open-bottom.
  • Punching down everyday and maceration of 3 weeks due to powerfull tannins.
  • Ageing: In the same casks used for the vinification.

COMMENTS

  • Tasting: Round, sucker, full-bodied and flavored (fresh red fruits, raspberry, cherry…). Perfect tannins for wine ageing.
  • Service temperature: 17 to 18°C
  • Ageing potential: 10 to 15 years
  • Notes/Press: Vintage 2011 ranked 2nd Saint-Emilion Grand Cru and 1st new talent in the RVF Guide of the best wines cheaper than 20€.