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Château
des Tourtes Cuvée Tradition red
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“It’s a perfect match with red and white
meats as well as cheese. Ready to be appreciated young it’s
an “anytime” wine to share with friends.”
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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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43 acres - 18 hectares
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Age
of vineyard :
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20
years |
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Grape
varieties :
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70
% merlot - 30 % cabernet sauvignon |
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Yield
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23
hectoliters / acre - 55 hectoliters / hectare |
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Production
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130.000
bottles |
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Winemaking
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The
grape are destemmed 100 %.
The Wine is macerated on the skins for 20 days at 28 - 30°C
Temperature-controlled fermentation.
Aged 12 months in stainless-steel tanks.
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Tasting
notes :
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Bright,
ruby-red color.
A reserved nose of blackcurrent and raspberry bouquet.
Medium-bodied, soft in the mouth. Well balanced, very pleasant drinking.
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