Château Saint-Georges-Cote-Pavie 2019
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Description
A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé by Saint-Georges Côte Pavie
The estate
Located in the heart of the Saint-Émilion appellation, Château Saint-Georges-Côte-Pavie was founded in 1420 and became a fief of the Abbey of La Sauve-Majeure, itself founded by Aliénor d'Aquitaine some 300 years ago. For 5 generations, this Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion has belonged to the Masson family, who remain dedicated to this great terroir on the right bank of Bordeaux.
The vineyard
The 5.5-hectare vineyard is situated on the hillside of Pavie. The 30 year old vines are planted in clay-limestone soils.
Grape varieties planted
Merlot (80%), cabernet franc (20%).
The winemaking
Manual harvest. Selection on sorting table. Thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Maceration for 3 to 4 weeks. Hydraulic vertical pressing.
The ageing
12 to 14 months in barrels.