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GRAND BATEAU PRESTIGE |
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| APPELLATION |
Bordeaux |
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| VINEYARD |
The best parcels of the Libournais area have been selected to create Prestige de Grand Bateau. Well exposed the vineyard is planted on clayey-limestone soils. Average age of the vineyards : 30 years. |
| VARIETALS |
80% Merlot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
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| PRODUCTION |
1000 cs |
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| VINIFICATION |
Harvested essentially by hand with particular attention to manipulate as least as possible the berries prior to the destemming. The vinification was traditional in stainless steel and temperature controlled vats. The maceration, after fermentation, was relatively long and lasted 3 weeks. The wine was aged 17 months 100% in oak barrels of which 50% are new oak-barrels (75% americain oak & 25% French oak). |
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| STYLE |
This masterfully crafted wine offers both to the nose and the palate an abundance of rich and ripe flavors (spices, black fruits, cigar box aromas and toasty new oak). It is opulent, almost decadent in style, with exotic fruit overflowing from the glass ! Perfect for drinking now and will age beautifully another 5-6 years. |
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| MARKET NOTE |
We started this project in celebration of the mythical 2000 vintage and, following significant interest and success, we’ve decided to continue.
The boat which decorates the Grand Bateau label is the internationally recognised symbol of CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE, classified growth in Saint-Julien, whose history has frequently been associated to maritime themes. CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE, our sister company, took part and sponsored the conception and creation of Grand Bateau.
Gorgeous packaging ! |
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