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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: TOUR210
Situated in the north of the Médoc in the commune of St Christoly, this is a great source for a regular everyday Claret. Jacques Merlet ages his wine in large oak foudres for 18 months to protect the fruit characteristics of the wine.
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

Specification

Producer

Château Tour St Bonnet

This 40 hectare estate, owned by Jacques Merlet, is situated in the north of the Médoc in the commune of St Christoly. Produced from 35 year old vines and aged for 18 months in large oak foudres, this is always offers superb value for money.

Tasting Notes

A deep fruit packed bouquet, moreish black fruits are in abundance on the palate, with firm, supporting tannins and notes of cedar and graphite that typifies this appellation. The Cabernets provide the structure to the rich plummy Merlot, balanced by an even, balancing freshness and a touch of minerality.

Food Matches

Try with a rustic country terrine, game stew or rabbit stuffed with prunes. Ideal also with lamb or beef kebabs.

Vinification

Produced from 20-30 year old vines, yields were a mere 25hl/ha. Aged for 18 months in large oak foudres.

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