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Château Grand Chêne
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Gold Medal : vintage 2004 -  Concours des Vins du Sud Ouest de CASTELSARRASIN 2006  

SOIL :
 
 Boulbènes and Graves
 
 
GRAPES :
 
40 % Cabernet Franc
30 % Tannat
20 % Merlot
10 % Cabernet Sauvignon
 

VINIFICATION :
 
Traditional (28°-30°)
 

MACERATION :
 
21 days
 

FERMENTATION :
 
12 to 15 months in oak barrels
 

TASTING NOTES :
 
A rich red verging on a dark cherry colour. An elegant bouquet suggesting woodland with notes of truffles and spices. Generous and velvety on the palate with a discreet oaky note and well-structured tannins.
 

SOMMELIER'S SUGGESTION :
 
To be consumed in the next ten years with red meat, stews and game casseroles, cheese