Chateau Condat, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015
France / Red

Chateau Condat, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015

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Fruit

Earth

Acid

Body

Tannins

Château Condat lies on the old site of a castle built by Guillaume Le Penitent and the King of England Henry II in the 11th Century. The vineyard is located on a plateau of red gravel like the best wines from Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. Now revived by the Janoueix family, this noble but once neglected domaine has returned to its former glory. The vineyard, located on a fold of gravelly soil, is the pride of its owner. Its south-facing orientation ensures excellent sun exposure, with gravel reflecting the rays like a mirror. This, combined with good drainage, encourages deep root growth into the rich, trace element laden subsoil, formed by ancient alluviums from a quaternary river originating from the Massif Central.

A deep and fruity wine blended with 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.

Country
France
Sub-Region
Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Region
Bordeaux
Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Farming
Sustainable
Soil
Clay, gravel
Winemaking
The vinification process is precise, with the winemaker carefully plot tracking and fermentation in vats of different capacities. After fermentation and maceration, the wine is aged for 15 to 18 months in new French oak barrels from local cooperages.