Bordeaux

Red

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

Haut-Medoc Cuvee PLENITUDE - Château tour Bel Air

Appellation: Haut Médoc
 
Official label: Cru Artisan du Médoc
 
Area: 7, 8 hectares of vineyard
 
Type of soil: sand-gravel
 
Variety of vine: 50% merlot, 50% cabernet-sauvignon
 
Average age of the vine: 35 years-old
 
Plantation density:  high density, 8500 roots/hectare
 
Harvests: mechanical
 
Average output: 50 hectoliters/hectare
 
Production: 16 000 bottles
 
Maturing: 15 months including 10 months in oak barrels

Vintage 2012: 13°

 
This wine has a beautiful strong colour and fruity nose. The first impression in mouth is soft and plump with red fruits aromas. It can be drunk now, or can be kept 5 years. It is to be blend with pies, grills and poultry.