CHATEAU LA GARDE - FRONSAC AOC RED
Company Name UNION PRODUCTEURS DE LUGON
Vintage 2010
Format 750 ml
Color Red
Category Still Wine
Country/Region France, Bordeaux
Type of Vine Merlot
Appellation Fronsac
Classification A.O.C.
Alcohol Percentage 13.5 %
Sugar Rate 0-5 g/l
Main Warehouse No warehouse address is defined

Contest(s)
  Bordeaux Vins d'Aquitaine (2011): Gold Medal



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General
Tasting Notes  Deep garnet colour. Fine delicate nose with red fruits notes. In the mouth, a well balanced sturdy wine with elegant tannins. Long fruity finish. This wine is a great success of the winery in Fronsac appellation in 2010 vintage.
Vineyard
% of Grape / Cépage  Merlot 95% Cabernet franc 5%
Soil  Clayey, sandy and chalky
Vinification (Wine-making)
Method  Harvest coming from high density vines. Long vinification in small concrete tanks. Pumping-over.
Temperature  Alcoholic fermentation under 28°C temperature
Length  Maceration during 3 weeks
Malolactic  yes