FR Château de Haut Coulon Cadillac Grand Vin Côtes de Bordeaux BIO

CHÂTEAU DE HAUT COULON is tended like a garden but vinified like a Grand Cru, producing a bold, original wine with an inimitable style.

Located in the village of Sainte-Eulalie, the Haut-Coulon vineyard is planted with three classic Bordeaux varietals: Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. With only 3.86 hectares, this is the smallest family estate property, but one of the most interesting geologically: its soils contain blue montmorillonite clay. In the winery, truncated conical tanks of aerated concrete optimise tannin and flavour extraction.

VINTAGE: 2017

VARIETALS:

Merlot: 60%
Cabernet Sauvignon: 25%
Petit Verdot:15%

ALC: 14%

TASTING NOTES:

While concentration, ripeness and boldness are quite clearly the watchwords at Château de Haut-Coulon, this is not at the expense of elegance. An intense nose reveals characteristic maturity and freshness. A full bodied, fleshy attack gives way to strong mineral tannins. Held together by a savoury, almost saline mouthfeel, the finish is elegant and distinguished. The presence of Petit Verdot in the blend (15%) provides rich tannins and bold aromas, especially violet.

AWARDS:

92 Falstaff

91 James Suckling

93 Yves Beck

VIVINO 3.9

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