MEDOC AOC, 2015 CHATEAU HOURBANON
Code: 4497
Product detailed description
Awards : 90/100 Wine Enthusiast International Wine Challenge Second Cru Classé Dussert Gerber Wine Guide 85/100 Tasting
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Merlot 30%
Soil: gravel and sand
Pruning: double Guyot
Yield: 45 Hl/Ha
Harvesting: hand harvesting and manual sorting
Soil maintenance: ploughing only, weeding without chemicals
Age of vines: 41 years
Vinification: pre-fermentation maceration lasting 7 to 15 days. Alcoholic fermentation of 10 days with temperature control. Post-fermentation maceration of 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the tasting.
Ageing: 15% in new barrels for 18 months
Tasting: a glorious vintage! A bouquet of ripe black fruits (mainly blackcurrants) on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins.
Médoc - a wine that has great ageing potential.
Aging potential: 20-30 years
Pairing: Serve chilled (at 17-19°C) ideally with meat, stews, game and cheese.
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