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ENCLOS (Château L') |
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| PROPRIETOR |
M. Stephen ADAMS. Managed by Marjolaine De Connick. L'Enclos was purchased by Mr. Stephen ADAMS in May 2007. This Pomerol estate completes the “ADAMS Vineyards” portfolio which includes Ch. Fonplégade (St Emilion GCC). |
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| APPELLATION |
Pomerol, Assimilated Cru Classé |
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| VINEYARD |
The 9 hectares of L’Enclos are made up of 38 plots of vines planted on Pomerol’s famous 3 terraces. Sandy-gravel soils with layers of clay and subsoils which contain iron oxide. |
| VARIETALS |
90% Merlot
9% Cabernet franc
1% Malbec
Average age : 35 years |
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| PRODUCTION |
4 000 cs |
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| VINIFICATION |
Manually harvested during which the grapes are successively sorted, de-stemmed and passed along a vibrating (sorting) table.
The vinification is done in thermo-regulated vats with capacities of 70 hl to 110 hl. Vatting and maceration processes are adapted to suit the vintage. Traditional methods combined with modern facilities allow us to extract the quintessence of the grapes.
Aged in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, one-third of the barrels are renewed each year. |
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| MARKET NOTE |
This is an EXCELLENT example of a budget-friendly Pomerol which is finely made, wonderfully balanced, with plenty of finesse, freshness and fruit.
Barrière has gotten seriously behind this brand ! |
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