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Château
Haut-Châtain
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Châtain
Lalande-De-Pomerol
Lalande-De-Pomerol - Cuvée Prestige
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Some of the best, and certainly the most expensive, examples
of Merlot come from the appellation of Pomerol. Fortunately
for the savvy consumer, the surrounding appellation Lalande-de-Pomerol
produces some excellent and quite affordable wines, which are
also based on Merlot grown on the clay of the western edge of
the St. Emilion plateau. Château Haut-Châtain
is an 11-hectare property in the commune of Néac on a
soil of clay and gravel. The vineyard is planted with
vines of an average age of 25 years and harvest is entirely
manual. The fermentation in cuve lasts for 3-4 weeks and is
then aged in oak for 12 to 16 months, using 25 to 50% new barrels
depending on the vintage and what the fruit can support.
Martine Rivière, the producer and a trained oenologue
states, "The amount of new oak and the time of ageing depends
on the vintage in respect to the fruit and the taste of the
wine and to obtain a beautiful harmony between the wood and
the wine.
Produced from Merlot (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Cabernet
Franc (10%), the wine shows rich and engaging floral aromas
with notes of cherry jam. The fruit on the palate is rich
and savory with notes of cocoa and savory flavors of plums and
a classic touch of terroir, all balanced with ripe tannins and
fruit acidity.
The Cuvée Prestige is Martine's premium wine made from
only the best grapes and is only made in the best vintages.
Aged in all new oak, the wine has rich nuances of vanilla that
marry well with the intense and dark fruit and chocolate flavors.
A truly extraordinary wine for all meats, poultry, game and
richly flavored dishes
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Martine
Rivière |
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Chicago,
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