Description
20% Cabernet Franc, 80% Merlot
Estate - Located at the entrance of the small village of Lalande de Pomerol, the winery CHATEAU de la MARECHAUDE belong the Gaboriaud’s family, winegrower since 1960. The vineyards are compound with 80% Merlot and 20% of Cabernet Franc. The vineyards are cultivated in sustainable farming.
Tasting Notes
Color : Intense red, with reds tints.
Nose : Complex aromas, reds and fresh fruits, toasted bread and vanilla.
Vineyard - Location: Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, Aquitaine
Area: 14 Hectares
Soil: Gravely, sandy gravely.
Vines growing: Sustainable farming, hand harvested, no use of herbicide, low use of pesticide, yields limited for better quality.
Vinification
Winemaking: Cold soak at 5 to 10°C for 10 days for fresh aromas extraction.
Alcholic fermentation: In stainless steel tank under temperature control, small batches for a better plot selection.
Ageing: In french oak casks of 300 Liters each for limited impact of oak. 10% of new oak per year.
Average production : 40 000 bottles