Enchantée Saint Emilion
This Saint Emilion is produced exclusively for Greenacres Wines Ltd. and sourced from a small family producer with whom we have established a long-standing relationship.
Situated on the eastern side of the Saint Emilion appellation, this unique terroir provides beautiful, elegant Merlot, the favoured right-bank varietal.
VINEYARD
Region : Bordeaux, Right Bank, France
Surface area : 5.6 hectares
Soil type : Clay
Grape varieties : Merlot
Vineyard management :Guyot pruning, de-budding, thinning out leaves, green harvest, sustainable agriculture.
Vineyard manager : Philippe Ducourt.
The Wine
Harvest : Sorting the best grapes, harvesting in the cool, early morning.
Maceration : Pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24 to 48 hours.
Fermentation :Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 26°C then a gentle vatting for 3 weeks at 30°C. Running off and pressing,separation of the press and free-run juice. Malolactic fermentation in thermo-regulated steel vats at around 18°C.
Ageing : Ageing in oak barrels for 12 months (50% new, 50% once-used). Bottling and ageing in our cellars for at least 18 more months.
Average annual production : 3 000 bottles.
Oenologist : Jérémy Ducourt.
TASTING NOTES
Colour : Bright ruby red
Nose : Delicate, almost soft, bringing together red fruit and toasted notes.
Mouth : A round attack with plenty of oak reveals great maturity and a balanced structure supported by soft tannins. Persistent notes of strawberry and blackberry bring freshness and elegance on the finish
Food pairings : Red meat, grilled or in a sauce, game, lightly-spiced dishes, cheeses, chocolate desserts.
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