Château Bentejac Wine

APPELLATION BORDEAUX CONTRÔLÉE

Geographical situation

Mountain side and plateau in Asques and Saint-Romain la Virvée.

Soil characterics

Clayey, sandy and chalky.

Name of the owner

Michel MARCHAND

Grape variety

Majority of Merlot.

Vinification and ageing

Vinification in small concrete vat (250hl maximum).
Long vatting time, 2 to 3 weeks.
Manual pumping -over.

Area

17 hectares.

Tasting comments

Pretty ruby colour with glints of purple. Fine and rich nose unfolding blackberries notes tinged with oaky notes.
 

To be served with

It will go nicely with delicatessen such as 'grenier médocain' (typical delicatessen from the Bordeaux area) or 'andouillette' (small chitterling tripes usage usually served grilled).