Château L'Enclos

Grape varieties

Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Cabernet Franc (10%)

Producer

Vignobles Lamont at Pineuilh (33220)

Comment

Built in the 17th century, the Château l'Enclos is certainly one of the most beautiful of its appellation, representative of the richness and elegance of the historical and cultural heritage of the region. The building was built in the center of the property, surrounded by 7 hectares are around the castle and 16 others on the surrounding hillsides and heights, on soils from Castillon, hard, magnesians, with very good quality clays and passages rich in oxidized iron. The topography of the whole is well marked with good drainage of water. These hot and well -sanitary floors allow a great aromatic richness of wines and a quality harvest. The vineyard is conducted in a reasoned way to organic culture orientation.

Tasting

Dress of a beautiful ruby ​​appearance with a few garnet notes, clear and shiny. Engaging nose which marries red and black -compoted fruits, jumped (raspberry, moreaster, blueberry ripe), with notes of nucleus fruit (prune); Next come some balsamic fragrances (spices) on a background that evokes the stick of licorice. On the palate, the attack is ample, round and fleshy and allows the fruits to express itself freely. Good volume, fine material enhanced by good freshness and quality tannins. The whole has harmony with a good length finish, fruity and spicy with a retro on the burned cream.

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