Château des Mille Anges, Petit Santal 2013, AOC Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux

Appelation:
AOC Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
Description:
Density: 5000 plants per hectares.
Age of vines: 25 years.
Size of the vineyard: 30 hectares
Age of vineyard: more than 300 years
Grape Variety: 70 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet franc, 15 % Cabernet Sauvignon.
Soil:а: The soil is composition of gravel and limestone with clay subsoil.
Yield:Averaging 35 Hl per Hectares
Harvesting: By hand and by machine
Pratiques culturales: The work is done in the vineyard with maximum respect for the soil and the environment. The sole objective is to produce grapes of the highest quality.
Vinification:
Type of tanks: stainless steel and cement thermo-regulated.
Cuvaison: 25 days with daily reassemblies to elaborate wines of good constitution
Aging: 14 to 16 months in oak barrels and stainless steel with staves.
Production : 70 000 bottles.
Assemblage: 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc

Tasting notes:
Colour: A limpid wine of purple color with glints of violet.
Nose: Expressive reveals generous aromas or red fruit (strawberries and myrtle berries) mixed with notes of oaky moka.
Mouth: Attack is full of freshness. The wine evokes a structure of discreet but sufficient tannins. The final is elegant and refined, and recalls a universe of desserts. Well balanced between the fruit and the oak flavors.

The vinification is supervised by Mr. Hubert de Boüard of Château Angélus, St.Émilion.