Château Vieux Plantier

prestige

A higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes (55%) for the older, deep-rooted vines planed in clay and gravel soils, lends itself to 12 months of ageing in French oak barrels.
This wine, made for cellaring, will be the ideal companion for red meat and game.

Datasheet

Surface:

15 hectares

Grape varieties:

· Merlot 45%

· Cabernet Sauvignon 55%

Age of the vines:

· 30 years

Planting density:

· 5 500 vines per hectare

Vinification:

· Cold skin maceration then thermo-

regulated fermentation

Ageing and maturating in barrels:

· 12 months in barrels

Tasting:

· Intense dark red color. Toasty and woody nose with ripe fruits in the back.

· Dense and ample mouth which seduces by its aromatic fruity and toasty balance.

· A mature Côte de Bourg wine to serve with red meat and game meat.