Château La Grangère 2018
Estate: Chateau La Grangère
- Colour: Red
- Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Region: Bordeaux
- Vintage: 2018
- Grape varieties: Merlot (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
- Certifications: AB / EU Organic, HVE (High Environmental Value)
- Soil: Clay-limestone
- Ageing: 12-24 months, Concrete tank, Oak barrel (new), Oak barrel (used)
- Aromas: Fruity, Spicy, Oaky, Red fruit, Black fruit, Eucalyptus / Menthol, Pepper, New oak, Toasted bread / Toasty
- Food pairings: Red meat, White meat, Charcuterie, Vegetables / vegetarian dishes, Stews & slow-cooked dishes, Cheese
Tasting notes
A delicious wine with its dark, blueberry-like fruit, both juicy and crisp. Notes of green pepper and fresh humus add complexity. Genuine fruit ripeness with green notes that highlight its freshness, set against a backdrop of well-ripened, velvety tannins.
Soil: Clay and limestone • Ageing: 100% in Bordeaux barrels, 30% of which are new. • Certified organic wine • Peak drinking window 2028–2030, depending on storage conditions. Average age of the vineyard: 36 years. Planting density: 6,500 vines per hectare. Yield: 25 hl per hectare. Harvest date: 1 October.
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