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LA GARELLE PUITS RASAT (Château) |
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| APPELLATION |
St-Emilion, Grand Cru |
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| VINEYARD |
3 hectares located South of Saint-Emilion, on the foot of the hill.
Average age of the vineyard : 30 years. |
| VARIETALS |
90% Merlot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| PRODUCTION |
13 000 bottles |
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| VINIFICATION |
Grapes are harvested when fully ripe. A traditional vinification is conducted: a maceration of 21-27 days; no fining, but soft filtration if necessary. 80% of the wine is then aged in oak barrel (of which 1/3rd is renewed every year) for 12 months. |
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| STYLE |
A deep red with a very expressive nose: lots of fresh fruit with soft oak. On the palate, the wine is rich, voluptuous and racy. |
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| MARKET NOTE |
8th generation of a winegrower family, the current owner runs the property with passion and energy. She has brought a feminine touch and elegance to the wine. |
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High Resolution
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