Château de la Rivière
Category
Red
Grapes
85 % Merlot, 8 % Cabernet franc, 6 % Cabernet-sauvignon, 1 % Malbec
Appellation
Fronsac (AOC)
Producer
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2012
Size
750 ml
Degree of alcohol
14 %
Serving temperature
18 °C
Available in these provinces
Québec
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Terroir
Le Château de la Rivière vineyard covers 60 hectares of vines planted on a clay-limestone soil. The estate is home to eight hectares of limestone quarries, ideal for barrel aging and bottle storage. It was necessary in 2012 to disregard the particularly difficult spring to appreciate the very favorable conditions from in the middle of July. This contrast Between spring and summer has already shown its efficiency in past (vintage 2000 and 2009) by offering tannins of exceptional quality. -
Vinification and maturation
The vinification takes place in tanks of concrete, stainless steel and wood. The alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place for four weeks with temperature control. Malolactic fermentation is practiced in new barrels. The aging continues for 15 months in barrels: 40% of the wine is aged in new barrels with aging on lees for six months, while 60% of the wine is aged in barrels for one to two years.
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Features
Dark red, the dress is intense. The nose is fruity and woody. The palate is dense with a round attack, fruity and velvety. The mid-palate is very well balanced and the finish is long and pleasant.
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Food Pairings
Ideal with steak, duck or cheese.
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Terroir
Le Château de la Rivière vineyard covers 60 hectares of vines planted on a clay-limestone soil. The estate is home to eight hectares of limestone quarries, ideal for barrel aging and bottle storage. It was necessary in 2012 to disregard the particularly difficult spring to appreciate the very favorable conditions from in the middle of July. This contrast Between spring and summer has already shown its efficiency in past (vintage 2000 and 2009) by offering tannins of exceptional quality.
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Vinification and maturation
The vinification takes place in tanks of concrete, stainless steel and wood. The alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place for four weeks with temperature control. Malolactic fermentation is practiced in new barrels. The aging continues for 15 months in barrels: 40% of the wine is aged in new barrels with aging on lees for six months, while 60% of the wine is aged in barrels for one to two years.
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Features
Dark red, the dress is intense. The nose is fruity and woody. The palate is dense with a round attack, fruity and velvety. The mid-palate is very well balanced and the finish is long and pleasant.
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Food Pairings
Ideal with steak, duck or cheese.