Château Suau Rouge L’Artolie AOC Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2009
Situation
The vineyard is situated in the Cotes de Bordeaux-Cadillac appellations, and encompasses 65 hectares. The vines, planted in gravel and clay “terroir”, benefit from favorable south-south east facing slopes and plateaus.
Vinification
Grapes are handpicked in small crates, hand destemmed then fermented in customized 500 liter French Oak portal barrels. After pressing grapes, barrels are re-closed. There will happen malolactic fermentation and ageing for 15 months.
Tasting
Couleur rubis foncé. Superbe nez de cassis et de myrtilles associé à de subtiles notes toastées. Opulent et savoureux, ce vin impressione par sa longueur marquée d´une belle fraîcheur. Servir à 16º-18ºC ; s´apprécie sur les viandes et fromages.
Data Sheet
Vineyard
The conversion to ecological agriculture.
Grapes varieties
65 % Merlot – 25 % Cabernet Sauvignon – 10 % Cabernet Franc
Density
7000 feet/ha.
Ageing
10 years
Production
6500 bottles of 75 cl
Bottled
At the Château
Awards
Bronze Medal (Decanter World Wine Awards 2012)
Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2013, 14,5 / 20
Le Nouvel Observateur, Coup de Coeur
Challenges, Coup de Coeur
