Chateau de Crain Bordeaux Superieur

Crain's Wines

Château de Crain
Bordeaux Supérieur 2005

Grape varieties

Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc	70% 10% 10%
Malbec	10%

Age

Average 45 years old

Density

5 000 plants per hectare

Geology

Soil: clay and chalk
Sub-soil: limestone

Surface

38 hectares

Vineyard management	"Guyot double" pruning Grass between the rows Mechanical harvest Hand-sorting at reception
Vinification	Temperature control of fermentation Maceration of 15 days
Ageing	12 months in wood vats and stainless steel vats
Tasting notes	Subtle nose of cherry, raspberry and leather Supple and full, then fruity and ample, with powerful tannins Very promising Ideal with red meat or cheese
Packaging	750ml bottle Cardboard of 12 bottles 1500ml bottle Cardboard of 6 bottles


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