
Château Tour d'Auron, Bordeaux supérieur, Red, 2017
The wine
Enjoying a perfect exposure, the hectares of Merlot are cultivated on a soil of high quality rich in minerals that gives this wine a very assertive fruity and a beautiful balance.
Terroir
Château Tour d'Auron is a small property located just outside the Fronsac appellation, just 5 km from Pomerol. The estate was acquired in 1989 by the Milhade family. This cuvée is made from fifteen hectares of Merlot cultivated on a silico-clay soil on a carpet of iron dirt.
Vinification
The bunches are scratched 100%. Traditional vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel vats, fermentation in stainless steel vats and cement, maceration lasting 3 weeks.
Ageing
This wine is aged for 12 months in stainless steel and cement vats.
Serving
Serve at room temperature.>
Visual appearance
A beautiful dark garnet color.>
At the nose
On the nose, notes of liquorice, cachou and leather.>
On the palate
On the palate, round, elegant and supple aromas due to Merlot black harvested at high maturity.>
Food and wine pairings
A glass of Château Tour d'Auron is perfect with grilled or roasted red meats, game or soft cheeses.>
Grapes
Merlot
: 100 %