Description

Winery : FABRE Family
FRANCE – 33340 BLAIGNAN

This estate is in a single unit which stretches over a south west facing knoll, on the north of Saint Estèphe. The proximity of the Gironde River gives a temperate climate averting the spring frosts.

Viticulture

45 % Cabernet Sauvignon 55 % Merlot

On the 55 ha (137 acres), 45 (112 acres) are planted with quality vine varietals, producing 300 000 bottles per year.

Vinification

The grapes are picked fairly late, de-stalked, sorted, lightly crushed and the fermented in stainless steel vats with controlled temperature. They remain in vats for 18 to 21 days, to obtain the optimum from the multiple elements in the wine extracted from the skins. The wine is then put into oak casks in an old semi-underground cellar where it is matured for 18 months before being bottled.

Analysis 

Alcohol: 13°35 – Total Acidity : 3,06 g/l
Volatile Acidity : 0,36 g/l – Residual Sugar : N.D : X = 0,030 g/l

Tasting Notes

Color : Deep and pure garnet color.
Aromas : Pretty fine, good presence, very fruity with a hint of spices.
Tasting : Supple, complex aromas, strong balance, fine tannins with well-founded qualities, lasting finale delicately wooded.

This wine can be preserved more than ten years, depending on the vintage, but be appreciated it in its third year. Modern wine-making techniques and traditional aging produce a wine full of distinction and character.

A young Medoc wine can be served at 15°C, whereas an aged bottle should be served at a temperature of 18°C and placed in a decanter to remove possible sediments.
Le Château Canteloup complements almost anything beautifully well such as Red meat, Wild games, Cheeses

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