|
|
Wine 1 of 1
Bordeaux Supérieur - Château Sainte-Marie - Rouge 2006
|
| Winery |
Château Sainte-Marie |
| Winemaker |
Gilles and Stéphane Dupuch |
| Grape Varieties |
64% Merlot – 8% Cabernet Franc – 28% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Age of Vines |
32 Years old |
| Vineyard Size |
|
| Soil |
50% Clay-Limestone, 50% Gravel |
| Yield |
5000 vines/hectare |
| Winemaking process |
Partial vinification, maceration and fermentation for 3-5 in stainless steel tanks for a soft extraction of the tannins. Aging: 12 months in French Oak barrels, 20% of new barrels |
| Bottles produced |
110,000 Bottles |
| Tasting tips |
Color: Intense and lively purple. Scent: Hints of red berries with a slight hint of spices. Mouth: Great structure in the mouth, generous and rich, will mellow down with time.Serving Temperature: 59-64F |
| Ratings |
|
|
|
|
|
©2007 A French Paradox, Inc.
|
