La Princesse du Château Gugès, 2016, A.O.C Haut-Médoc, Red Wine, 75 cl

Description

Vineyard

Region: Bordeaux, Haut Médoc, France
Appellation: Haut-Médoc A.O.C.
Area / density: 8ha, 8.000–8.200 plants/ha
Terroir: clay-limestone, sandy, gravelly
Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Average age of the vines: 25 years
Cultivation method: Sustainable cultivation, regular tillage, pruning, leaf removal

Vinification

Selective hand harvesting, optimal sorting system, peristaltic pump.
Traditional vinification in concrete and stainless steel vats, temperature control, delestage twice a day, pouring in barrels after malolactic fermentation.

Aging: in French oak barrels for 18 months, 5% of which are new.

Bottling

Bottled at the Château

Tasting

From this cuvée we produce a round, supple and fruity wine with woody. Have a little bit of patience and you will be rewarded!

Aromatic profile

Food and wine pairings: White meat in sauce, terrine and foie gras, puff pastry.

Aging potential: 8 – 10 years
Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C
Decanting: Recommended