Maison Castel AOC Saint-Emilion

Tasting note: Appearance: Deep red Nose: Notes of ripe red and black fruit Palate: Elegant, fine and silky Additional information: AOC Saint-Emilion is one of the most famous French appellations. Only red grape varieties are planted in its mainly limestone soils where Merlot and Cabernet Franc (the most commonly-found varieties) thrive. Working with their long-term partner-grower, the Maison Castel oenologists choose the very best quality fruit. The different parcels are vinified separately in order to maximise their expression, and extraction levels are adapted according to the vintage. The wine spends a long period in tank (3 – 4 months) followed by oak ageing to enhance the fruit character and add body.