Château Malescasse

2018 75 cl Rood

Style

Freshness

Mineral

Body

Complex

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Pairings

Entrecote Côte à l'os Rosbief Lamskroon Boeuf Bourguignon

Cheese

Saint-Nectaire Comté Beaufort Gruyère Oude Gouda

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Serving suggestions

Temperature

16–18°

Window

now 2033

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Aromas

Pruim Zwarte bes Kruidig Grafiet Cederhout Vanille Tabak

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Château Malescasse

Winemaker Bertrand Chemin

Composition

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot

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Frankrijk

Bordeaux

Temperate maritime with warm and rather dry summers

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Vineyard

The vines thrive on a gravelly, gently sloping soil, formed by alluvial deposits from the Garonne in the Quaternary period. These sediments, consisting of sandstone, gravel, and clay, lie on a limestone substrate. This poor soil has good natural drainage. This forces the roots to dig deep to find sufficient nutrients, leading to a rich and complex wine. The vines in this 40-hectare vineyard are on average 35 years old and yield 38 hl per hectare. 45% of the harvest is used for this cuvée, primarily from the oldest vines. No herbicides are used, and great attention is paid to the micro-life in the soil.

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Vinification

The bunches are picked by hand and transported in small 10 kg crates to the winery. There they are destemmed, after which fermentation and maceration begin. These processes take place at temperatures between 26 and 28 °C and last 4 weeks. The pigeage technique is applied during this time. Maturation takes 14 months and occurs for about 30 to 35% in new barrels. Malolactic fermentation also takes place during this period.

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