Chateau-Chantalouette Pomerol 2015
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Chateau-Chantalouette |
Origin | France, Bordeaux, Pomerol |
Part of the Moeuix stable of renowned Bordeaux wines, Château Chantalouette is the second wine of Château de Sales. Owned by the same family for over five centuries, the 116 acre estate is the largest in the appellation and boasts the only true castle of Pomerol. Certified of "High Environmental Value" (HVE) since 2020, Château Chantalouette practices virtuous viticulture that integrates and develops biodiversity. The viticultural approach is traditional: the vineyard is ploughed regularly and cultivated with respect for the environment; cover cropping and green harvest are practiced with great care. The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal maturity of each block.
Vinification is managed delicately, leading to beautifully crafted wines that are expressive of their terroir. Traditional racking and light egg-white fining help to preserve the brightness of the fruit. Chantalouette is named after one of the larger parcels constituting the vineyard of Château de Sales. The wine is charming, round, elegant, and approachable from a young age. The vineyard is planted to 70% Merlot – 15% Cabernet Franc – 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in soils with small gravel and iron-rich loess.
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This classic Pomerol hails from the Moueix stable of excellent Right Bank wines. Ripe, dense, and deep in black fruit flavor, with a lovely, savory edge and freshness on the finish. It’s drinking so well at 9 years from the vintage, but should continue to age well through 2030+.
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