Chateau Tour Des Termes 2009
- Producer Chateau Tour des Termes
- Blend 100% Red Bordeaux Blend
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Estephe
- UPC 0 15643 24821 4
Winery Technical Data
Area: 15 hectares.
Soil: 66% graves, 33% clay and limestone.
Grape varieties: 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production: 100,000 bottles.
Soil: 66% graves, 33% clay and limestone.
Grape varieties: 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Production: 100,000 bottles.
Vinification
Green cultivation: Removal of less well placed grape clusters, thinning of leaves.
Sorting: Elimination of sour grapes from the harvest.
Winemaking: 2 pumping-overs per day, thermo-regulated stainless steel vats.
Maceration: Long. Three weeks to a month.
Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels from Allier. 45% in new barrels.
Fining: With egg whites.
Sorting: Elimination of sour grapes from the harvest.
Winemaking: 2 pumping-overs per day, thermo-regulated stainless steel vats.
Maceration: Long. Three weeks to a month.
Ageing: 15 months in oak barrels from Allier. 45% in new barrels.
Fining: With egg whites.
