Description
CHATEAU GROLEAU – AOC Côtes de Bourg
The Château overlooks 18 hectares of its vineyard with an ideal exposure. Its closeness to La Gironde guarantees the quality of the clay gravel soil to express itself completely.
GRAPE VARIETES
80% Merlot
20% Malbec
SOIL
18 hectares of Clayey gravel
Cultivation method: Manage the strength of the soil by cover planting *growing grass between the vines
Harvest: Mechanical harvest since 1985
WINEMAKING
Pre-fermentation cold maceration (Cold Soak), traditional method with temperature control
Ageing in oak for 12 months, 1/3 new oak.
TASTING NOTE
Garnet color, a gentle aroma of toast, vanilla and cherry. Both fleshy and crispy at the same time, with soft and rounded tannin, a balanced wine with nice hint of wood which can be appreciated right away.
PAIRING ADVICE