Chateau De Sales, Pomerol 2017 (750ml)

Country/ Region:
Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

Background:
Château de Sales is a Bordeaux producer and the largest estate in the Pomerol appellation. It produces Merlot-dominant blends with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and is known as one of the few estates in the region with the kind of historic building more commonly associated with the châteaux of the Médoc.

Winemaking:
Vinification takes place in traditional, large concrete vats ranging from 100 to 180 hectoliters. Malolactic fermentation is also conducted in these vats. To respect the purity of the fruit without heavy oak influence, the wine spends 12 to 14 months aging in vats, followed by an additional 6 months in barrels.

Grapes: 78% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon & 9% Cabernet Franc

Tasting note:
A radiant garnet red, the wine has a complex, precise nose on black fruit, spice and vanilla aromas. From a clean, fresh attack, the full-bodied midpalate reveals ripe fruit flavours and well-integrated oak on fine, silky tannins, leading into a long and elegant finish.

Food Pairing:
Pairs well with beef and game, such as, braised beef short ribs, grilled filet mignon, or steak and kidney pie.

Scores:
Wine Enthusiast 92/100

Award:
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