Delicate nose of crisp black currant, evolving in plum, black fruits with hints of vanilla.

Chateau du Grand Soussans is the second wine of the beautiful Chateay Tayac, located in the city of Soussans, Margaux AOC. The Portet family owns the Chateau since 4 generations and is deeply involved into the preservation of vineyard ecosystem and development of natural production. Guy Portet applies the Cousinie method for 20 years.

Manual and mechanical harvest, traditional winemaking in stainless still and concrete tanks. Vatting for 28 days and fermentation for 7-10 days at controlled temperature (28C). Cold maceration before fermentation. Ageing for 12 months in French and US barrels (40% new barrels).