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Chateau Lestrille Bordeaux Rose 2023
Chateau Lestrille Bordeaux Rose 2023
- Country- France
- Region- Bordeaux
- Grape Varieties- Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc 5%
- Alcohol by volume- 12.5%
- Dry/Sweetvalue: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very
sweet)
ResidualSugar: 0.2
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case 6/75cl
- Producer- Château Lestrille
- A crisp, elegant and refreshing rosé, with delicious aromas of red cherry and wild strawberry echoed on the beautifully textured palate through to a vibrant finish.
The grapes were picked at the optimum harvesting date, to ensure they had reached the perfect level of ripeness and concentration. The timing of the picking is the most crucial step in the winemaking process. The delicate pale colour is obtained though gentle, direct pressing. A long, slow fermentation took place with selected yeasts at cool temperatures, this technique helps to preserve the purity of fruit and fine aromatics. The wine was aged in cement vats on its lees for three months to impart delicate texture.
A crisp, elegant and refreshing rosé, with delicious aromas of red cherry and wild strawberry echoed on the beautifully textured palate through to a vibrant finish.
Country | France |
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Vintage | 2023 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | Yes |
Winery | The grapes come from vineyards based in two neighbouring villages: Saint Germain du Puch and Nérigean. The vineyards are located opposite Saint Emilion, on a plateau which sits at around 70 metres elevation. The soils here are rich in clay, which impart good water retention properties helping to sustain the vines during the warm summers. The high clay content also promotes the production of full bodied, concentrated wines. The maritime climate is greatly influenced by the cooling breezes which flow in from the Atlantic and imbue the grapes with natural, balancing freshness. The vines are |