Château De Cappes, Cédric, Aop Bordeaux, Red
Château De Cappes, Cédric, Aop Bordeaux, Red
Tradition and passion have been perpetuated in the Boulin family for over 100 years. Since 1880, five generations have also succeeded on the estate, in Saint-André-du-Bois. Part of the vineyard was once part of Château Malromé, where Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the famous 19th century painter lived.
The story
The soils of the domaine are mostly clay and limestone, and sometimes mixed with gravel. The steep hillsides combined with the south-southwestern exposure help the grapes reach a beautiful maturity. The vines are almost 60 years old, an important feature as we know that the secret of a good wine comes from the grape's quality...
Vinification
Vinification in thermo-regulated stainless-steel tanks for about 2 month, until the end of malolactic fermentation. Once the fermentation is complete, a cuvaison of 3 to 4 weeks is. The free-run juice is then withdrawn from the tank to extract the marc in order to press it to obtain the press wine. The wine is then slightly oaked and aged in stainless steel tanks where it stays 14 to 18 months before being bottled.
Varietals
Merlot: 85
Cabernet franc: 10
Petit verdot: 5
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.