Bordeaux

Red

• appelation : Haut-Médoc
• Winery : Château Tour Bel Air
• Type : Sec
• Grape : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Vintage : 2012

Haut-Medoc Cuvee PRESTIGE Château Tour Bel Air

Appellation: Haut Médoc
 
Official label: Médoc Cru artisan
 
Area: 7, 8 hectares of vineyard
 
Type of soil: sand-gravel, lying on a layer of clay
 
Type of vine: 40% merlot, 60% cabernet-sauvignon
 
Average age of the vines: 35 years-old
 
Plantation density:  high density, 8500 roots/hectare
 
Average output: low, from 30 to 35 hectoliters/hectare for the Prestige cuvée
 
Harvests: manually
 
Production: 10.000 bottles , selection of old vines
 
Maturing:  15 months including 10 months in oak barrels
 
 
Strong colour, strong and fruity nose with crusty aromas. Structured and well-balances wine, quite plump. It is better when consumed early, and can be kept 10 years. Ideal beverage when blend with red meats, grills, and cheese.