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Château
des Tourtes Cuvée Prestige red
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“This red wine is an excellent accompaniment
to red meats and cheeses. It is definitely a wine for special occasions.
This wine will age well and give great satisfaction in years to come.”
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Appellation
:
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1ères
Côtes de Blaye A.O.C.
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Color
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Red |
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Type
:
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dry
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Surface
area :
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16,5 acres - 7 hectares
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Age
of vineyard :
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25
years |
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Grape
varieties :
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85%
merlot - 15 % cabernet sauvignon |
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Yield
:
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19
hectoliters / acre - 45 hectoliters / hectare |
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Production
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40.000
bottles |
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Winemaking
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Grapes
are sorted after picking and 100% destemmed.
The temperature of fermentation is regulated at 30°C.
After fermentation the wine is kept on the skins
for additional 2 weeks at 35°- 40° C.
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Tasting
notes :
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Deep,
garnet-red color.
The nose is reminiscent of blackberries with toasty overtones from
the wood. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a strong backbone.
The fruit is beautifully balanced with the flavors from the oak
barrel.
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