La Princesse du Château la Croix des Gunes 2018, 750 ml

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  • Type: Still Red Wine A.O.C. Haut Médoc
  • Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Alc: 12,5%
  • Origin: France > Bordeaux > Cissac-Médoc
  • Producteur: Château Gugès

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Description

Vineyard

Region: Bordeaux, Haut Médoc, France
Appellation: Haut-Médoc A.O.C.
Area / density: 8ha, 8.000–8.200 plants/ha
Terroir: clay-limestone, sandy, gravelly
Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Average age of the vines: 25 years
Cultivation method: Sustainable cultivation, regular tillage, pruning, leaf removal

Vinification

Selective hand harvesting, optimal sorting system, peristaltic pump.
Traditional vinification in concrete and stainless steel vats, temperature control, delestage twice a day, pouring in barrels after malolactic fermentation.

Aging: in French oak barrels for 18 months, 5% of which are new.

Bottling

Bottled at the Château

Tasting

From this cuvée we produce a round, supple and fruity wine with woody. Have a little bit of patience and you will be rewarded!

Aromatic profile

Red fruits
75%
Woody notes
25%
Gourmet Notes
60%
Confiture notes
50%
Undergrowth notes
30%
Spicy notes
35%
Originality
60%
Complexity
60%
Long finish
50%
Tannin content
50%

Food and wine pairings: White meat in sauce, terrine and foie gras, puff pastry.

Aging potential: 8 – 10 years
Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C
Decanting: Recommended

Additional information

Weight 1,666 kg
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