Château Vieux Coutelin, Aop Saint-estèphe, Red
Château Vieux Coutelin, Aop Saint-estèphe, Red
This property emerged thanks to Saint-Estephe land consolidations that took place in the 1970s and is located in the commune known as Coutelin within the Saint-Estephe appellation. The vineyard was classed as a Crus Bourgeois in 2011 and continues to produce wines worthy of that standard. Saint-Estephe wines are solid in character when young which makes them ideal for laying down.
The story
In 2015 Chris Cardon scouted for and purchased Chateau Vieux Coutelin which met his standards as an exceptional terroir. Some of the parcels are believed to have been part of the Lafon Rochet estate. Today, he is consulted by Eric Boissenot, who also consults Latour, Lafite, Mouton, and Margaux and he does a lot of his distribution in the top restaurants around Europe such as Taillevent in Paris.
Vinification
Traditional vinification, fermentation controlled by temperature control with a maceration of about one month after vatting. Aging in barrels of 3-wines for 12 months.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon: 65
Merlot: 30
Petit verdot: 5
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,1% vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.