CHATEAU DU FRANDAT, Buzet, AOC Buzet, Rouge, 2018
AOC Buzet
A structured, fruity wine, with a melted-oaky taste.
Presentation
• Presentation
To drink now or to wait up to 5 years!
• The vintage
2014 has given us an excellent vintage, thanks to a warm summer and a sunshined September, which broght the grapes to a perfect maturity.
• Location
Our vines are situated on a wide plateau, on the heights of Nérac, Gascony.
• Terroir
Clay and limestone soils
• In the vineyard
Yield of 55hl per ha with 4000 vine plants per ha
• Vinification
Each grape variety is vinified separately. The alcoholic fermentation last about 2 weeks with a perfectly regulated temperature of 25/26 ° C. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, after which the blend is realized. Ageing of 12 months in French oak barrels.
• Grape variety
Merlot : 60 %
Cabernet franc : 20 %
Cabernet sauvignon : 20 %
Cabernet franc : 20 %
Cabernet sauvignon : 20 %
Tasting tips
• Serving
to serve at 16/18° C
• Tasting
Colour: Limpid garnet of a good intensity
Bouquet: Cpmlex on flavors of cherry and fresh fruit. Fine grilled and toasted aromas appears when swirling the wine.
Taste: Elegant and well-balanced wine; Flavors of alcohol-macerated fruit, with notes of liquorice and chocolate.
Bouquet: Cpmlex on flavors of cherry and fresh fruit. Fine grilled and toasted aromas appears when swirling the wine.
Taste: Elegant and well-balanced wine; Flavors of alcohol-macerated fruit, with notes of liquorice and chocolate.