La Perle - 2016
€19.90
Château Chantemerle's 2016 red wine La Perle is a blend of three grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. On the palate, it's a powerful wine with a fine balance between acidity and tannins. It goes well with poultry, beef or game. Château Chantemerle's La Perle is one of the Médoc's top 10 wines.
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TASTING COMMENTS
Aged 18 months in tightly grained oak barrels, with no racking for the last twelve months. The wine has kept its youthful, deep ruby color, a complex nose of ripe red berries, all tinged with lovely vanilla notes brought out by fine oak.
WINE MAKING PROCESS
- HARVEST : Mechanical and manual
- MACERATION : 21 to 28 days
- FERMENTATION : 28° to 32° C
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Stainless steel tanks
BLENDING
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
To obtain the best wine in terms of flavor and aroma, after careful selection, we decided to use a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes. These varieties grow in the heart of the Médoc and characterize the aromatic structure and elegance of this excellent wine.
AGING
- DURATION : 18 months in 100% new oak barrels
VINEYARD
- AOC: Médoc
- SURFACE AREA: Selection of old vines
- AGE : 60 years
- TERROIR : Graves Girondines
- PRODUCTION: 9 h
