Chateau Comte des Cordes 2006, Saint-Emilion

Typical of St. Emilion style, the wine is supple, generous, with lovely fruit flavors and a fine, and ripe tannic, composition. It is excellent with red meats, game and cheeses.






Technical Description:

Varietals: 75% Merlot; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Located less than one kilometer to the south of the heart of St. Emilion, contiguous to the 1er Grand Cru Classé Classified, Chateau Angelus. The soil composition of this miniscule 3 hectares estate is brown sands. Average age of the vineyard: 35 years.
Harvest: 100% by hand
Vinification & Aging: The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity, sorted, pressed then vinified according to simple and natural traditional methods. The cuvaison, carried out under controlled temperatures, lasts 2 to 3 weeks. Aged approximately 12 months in barrels of which 50% are new oak-barrels.
Bottling: At the château
Production: Approximately 18,000 Bottles
Specificity: Its former owner the Count Leglay des Cordes, gave his name to Chateau.