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1997 Château des Tours
A light and easy to drink Montagne-Saint-Emilion
Red • Bordeaux • Montagne Saint-Emilion AOC • France • 65% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
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1997 Château des Tours, Bordeaux, France, Montagne-Saint-Emilion
The Montagne Saint-Emilion appellation was created in 1922, which became AOC in 1936. It is situated between Pomerol in the east and Saint-Emilion in the south, the vineyards of Montagne Saint-Emilion are nestled in the most prestigious terroirs of Libourne and extends over 1600 ha.
The Château is situated in the South-East of the village Montagne-Saint-Emilion. The soil is composed of deep clay and lime.
The plantation of grapes on the vineyard is composed of 60 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1997 the vines were 35 years old.
The wine ripened during 13 to 14 months on French oak barrels.
Technical Details (Download PDF)
- Name:
- Château des Tours
- Appelation:
- Montagne Saint-Emilion AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 1997
- Varietal:
- 65% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
- Content:
- 750ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 12.5%
Tasting notes
- Type:
- Ruby red, slighty evoluted, average concentration
- Nose:
- Underwood, mushrooms, meaty, licorice, red fruit
- Taste:
- Light but fresh attack, well balanced, nice fruit, silky tannins, quite long finish
- Dishes suggestions:
- Game dishes, risotto with black truffle
- Conservation:
- To drink between now and 2 years
- Service Temperature:
- 18°C
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