Chateau Padarnac Pauillac 750 ML

Château Padarnac is the second wine of Château Fonbadet, Médoc Cru Bourgeois. Château Fonbadet has its vineyards over 20 hectares on deep gravel hilltops, where the vines grow deep with a natural drainage and an optimal sunshine. A great respect is brought to the vineyard,aged of 60 years or so, producing moderate yields with great quality. Owner : Château Fonbadet Vineyard : 20 hectares Grape varieties : 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and Malbec Average age of vines : 50 years old Winegrowing and winemaking process : natural drainage, sustainable viticulture. The grapes are picked by hand and then selected on sortingout tables. The vinification is done in cement vats (coated with epoxy) for a better heat accumulation, with temperature control. The blending is made in December prior the ageing time. The ageing lasts about 18 months in oak barrels (15% new oak). Tasting notes : This wine has a very ripe bouquet with opulent ripe blackberry, plum and blueberry notes. The tannins are ripe and refined, the mouth is rich and elegant with fruity aromas.