Le Petit Roi du Château la Croix des Gunes, 2018, A.O.C Haut-Médoc, Red Wine, 75 cl

14,25 TTC

  • Type: Still Red Wine A.O.C. Haut Médoc
  • Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Alc: 12,5%
  • Origin: France > Bordeaux > Cissac-Médoc
  • Producteur: Château Gugès

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Description

Vineyard

Region: Bordeaux, Haut Médoc, France
Appellation: Haut-Médoc A.O.C.
Area / density: 8ha, 8.000 to 8.200 plants/ha
Terroir: clay-limestone, sandy, gravelly
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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, 15% of which are new.

Bottling

Bottled at the Château

Tasting

An ample and velvety cuvée, balanced between traditions and our philosophy. And if you show patience a little bit, you will be rewarded!

Aromatic profile

Red fruits
70%
Woody notes
35%
Gourmet Notes
70%
Confiture notes
50%
Undergrowth notes
40%
Spicy notes
35%
Originality
60%
Complexity
60%
Long finish
50%
Tannin content
60%

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

Additional information

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