Château Tertre De Tuquet Wine

Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée

Geographical situation

Mountain side in Lugon.

Soil characterics

Clayey, sandy and chalky.

Name of the owner

EARL LADEPECHE.

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

13 hectares.

Tasting comments

Strong dark colour.Fruity then spicy nose. Soft tannins. Merlot predominates leading to this wine a typical fruit-driven character.

 

To be served with

Good with soft cheese.