Chateau de Braude
75 cl
/
13% Vol
Excellent blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcoholic fermentations in stainless steel, thermo regulated vats followed by micro-oxygenation. Malolactic fermentations in vats.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of raspberry and cranberry hints mixed with cedar and damp tobacco
Palate
Packed with sweet fruit and a high amount of toasty flavours. Supported by refined tannins.
Colour
Ruby
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
30% Merlot, 70% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol %
13%
Style
Dry, Medium Bodied
Estate/Producer
Mme Karine & Mr Régis Bernaleau
Country
France
Region/AOC
Haut Medoc AOC
Vintage
2012
Making Techniques
Harvest by plots of vineyard, sorting by hand. Cold macerations pre fermenting. Alcoholic fermentations in stainless steel, thermo regulated vats followed by micro-oxygenation. Malolactic fermentations in vats.
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Will reach maturity in 5-7 years. Château de Braude can be laid down for 15 years.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter Magazine February 2013 16.5/20Points
'Open, rounded, full nose with raspberry and creamy hints mixed with cedar and damp tobacco. A good wine, will become elegantly expressive as it ages.'
Guide Gilbert & Gaillard des Vins 2014 88/100 Points
'A wine extremely harmonious on the palate , tannins are ripe, polished and the fruit expresses itself in a nice way. Lovely persistent spicy finish.'
Decanter Magazine February 2013
16.5/20Points
Guide Gilbert & Gaillard des Vins2014
88/100 Points
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