Château La Commanderie

TASTING NOTES

Predominantly planted with Merlot, Château La Commanderie is a rich, smooth and concentrated wine, with a silky texture and lovely balance. The wine combines intense ripe fruit aromas in harmony with toasty oak, with a lingering, generous palate underpinned by soft tannins and offering impressive freshness on the finish.

PAIRING

Red meat (lamb), white meat (turkey) , Cheese (Brie de Meaux)

 

Appellation Saint-Estèphe
Color Red
Grape Varieties 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) 13.5-14%
Bottle Size 75cl
Type of Soil Gravel with hardpan subsoil of which

Vinification

Wine making: traditional, in temperature-controlled tanks
Ageing: 12 months in oak barrels, of which a third are replaced each year
The barrel hall was recently renovated