| NAME |
PONTET CHAPPAZ (Château) |
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| APPELLATION |
Margaux, Cru Bourgeois |
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| COMMUNE |
Arsac |
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| VINEYARD |
This 8 hectares estate is situated in Arsac, next to Château Le Tertre and Château Monbrison. The soil is composed of graves and limestone.
Average age of the vineyard : 35 years |
| VARIETALS |
50% Merlot
50% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| PRODUCTION |
10 000 bottles |
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| VINIFICATION |
Traditionnal vinification in stainless steel vats.
Ageing in french oak barrels (of which 30% are new) during 18 months. |
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| STYLE |
Expressive aromas of red fruits, spices and mellow oak on the nose. On the palate the wine is mouthfilling and silky with lingering tannins.
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| MARKET NOTE |
Pontet-Chappaz may not be as well-known as some of the more famous Margaux estates, but they have the reputation of taking extreme care with the fruit, resulting in high quality wines. |
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High Resolution
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