Chateau de Braude

75 cl

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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Chateau de Braude

Excellent blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcoholic fermentations in stainless steel, thermo regulated vats followed by micro-oxygenation. Malolactic fermentations in vats.

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