Château Tour Sauvalade Wine

Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée

Geographical situation

Mountain side and plateau in Lugon.

Soil characterics

Clayey, sandy and chalky.

Name of the owner

Francis BISME.

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

5,5 hectares.

Tasting comments

Gorgeous dark red colour. Explosive nose of red fruits and blackcurrant, spicy notes.
Sturdy wine with roundness. Powerful and long finish.

To be served with

This full-bodied wine will go with numerous stews and casseroles or sheep's milk cheese with black cherry jam.

Awards

 Vintage 2009 : Gold Medal Challenge international Vins Bourg Blaye 2010