1ères COTES DE BORDEAUX
Winery's name : Château du Coureau
Wine name : 1ère côtes de Bordeaux
Grape variety : Merlot, cabernet sauvignon, Malbec
Soil : Clay and Stone
Surface : 24 hectares (59 acres)
Age of the vineyard : 50 years
Grape picking : mechanical
Technical data :
- Cold soaking before fermentation for 5 days
- Use of pectolytic enzymes for extraction and colouring
- Controlled temperature at 28°C
- 4 weeks conservation in vats
Maturation : At least 12 months in big wooden barrels
Alcohol : 12,5% vol.
Packaging
Type of bottle : Green heavy
Type of cork : Bellcork straight cork
Type of capsules : Printed complex
Packing : 6 or 12 bottles upon request
Back label : upon request
Pallet Type : upon request
Tasting description
Shiny, deep red/purple colour.
Mixed red fruit smell (blackcurrant, raspberry...)
Smooth and tannic taste
This wine can be enjoyed with various types of meat and cheese.