Chateau Comte Segur Wine

Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée

Geographical situation

Mountain side and plateau in Lugon.

Soil characterics

Clayey, sandy and chalky.

Name of the owner

EARL BERNON.

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

27 hectares.

Tasting comments

Intense scarlet colour with purple glints.
Fruity with ripe grapes and blackberries notes.
Forward liquorice notes.
Pleasant flexible wine drinkable now.

To be served with

Excellent with any kind of cheese.

Awards

Vintage 2009: Gold Medal Macon 2010