The majority of aging for Chateau de Sales wines takes place in traditional concrete tanks, spending only 6 months in oak barrels, to preserve the wine’s qualities of freshness, fruitiness and terroir expression. The soil of Chateau de Sales is characterized by an omnipresence of iron oxide, called “crasse de fer” locally, which gives the wine a distinct personality. Owned by the same family for over 500 years, the chateau is the largest in Pomerol with 47 hectares of vines. Wow! Has plenty of room to age, but was – Very Enjoyable Now!Ĭhateau de Sales, situated in the Right Bank appellation of Pomerol, is an estate with a long and prestigious history. Lingering finish, full-bodied, well balanced with medium acidity, ending with great depth and a very light touch of oak, almost sweet. On the palate, ripe apple, pear, lemon and subtle wet stone with a creamy texture. This complex Premier Cru was vibrant pale yellow, showing aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, sweet spice, nutty and white floral notes, an elegant nose. Aged for about 10 months in French oak, medium toasted barrels (35% new) with malolactic fermentation. Wanted something very special for my B’day, so I grabbed this beauty. Typical Meursault tend to be very full, mellow wines and mature somewhat sooner than the wines from the neighboring communes of Puligny and Chassagne. The perfect south-easterly exposure and the stony, marl soil contribute greatly to the remarkable finesse of which the wines of Meursault are capable. Château de Blagny is the most important Domaine in the commune. An exclusive of Maison Louis Latour, the vineyards constituting the estate of the Château de Blagny are located high on the hillside overlooking Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Surprisingly enough for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru (Premier Cru) more then compensates for this. Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Côte-d’Or. This eliminates the threat of oxidation from unnecessary pumping of the must. A unique railway system with elevators allows the entire wine-making process to be achieved by the use of gravity. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. Louis Latour Premier Cru Meursault-Blagny 2016 Tasted ’15 and ’16 side by side, ’16 slightly better, will age well. Youthful firm tannins, well balanced on long finish, ending with earthy mineral elegance. On the palate flavors of fresh blackberry and black cherry with cacao, tobacco and complex spice. Deep Ruby with aromas of Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, cigar box spice and cedar notes. The 2016 Chateau Phélan Ségur is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. However, despite the undeniable attraction of the buildings’ design and the high-tech nature of the equipment therein, they are only the necessary backdrop to the remarkable alchemy that produces each year’s vintage. The buildings have been totally renovated to express the spirit of their founders and house winemaking equipment enables the terroir to express itself in all its complexity. Since 1985, Xavier Gardinier has been running the vineyard with the help of his sons Thierry, Stephane and Laurent. Frank devoted his life to promoting the renown and improving the quality of the wines produced on his property, and at one point became the mayor of Saint-Estephe, holding the post for thirty years. Bernard Phelan, upon his death in 1841, left this vast estate, known as Chateau Segur de Garamey, to his son Frank. The acquisition was followed in 1810 by the purchase of the Segur de Cabanac estate, creating a magnificent wine-producing domain that remains practically unchanged today. In 1805, Daniel Phelan, an Irish wine broker, acquired le Clos de Garamey, located in Saint-Estephe.
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