Château Haut-Carles 2020
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Description
A delicate and fruity Fronsac wine
The estate
Château de Carles overlooks the Isle Valley, in the middle of the Fronsac appellation, in the Bordeaux region. This 14th century building took on its current appearance during the Renaissance, when the greatest minds of France, such as Montaigne and La Boétie, rubbed shoulders. The vineyard was planted 120 years ago, and is still cultivated today after 4 generations.
The vineyard
Extending over nearly 15 hectares, this vineyard of the Fronsac appellation is planted in clay and clay-limestone soils on molasse. The 35-year-old vines are cultivated in a responsible and traditional way with grassing and ploughing.
The winemaking and ageing
Manual harvest in crates. Densimetric sorting. Gravity-fed plot vinification. Ageing lasts from 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new oak) in a thermo-regulated ageing cellar.
Blend
Château Haut-Carles is made of a blend of Merlot (96%) and Cabernet Franc (4%).
Tasting
This Château Haut-Carles seduces with its bright fruit, its creamy feel and its delicate woody notes.
