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 %