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The winemaker: Patrick Dorneau
Average annual production: 30 to 40,000 btles
Alcoholic Degree: 13.5 to 14% / vol
Available in: 75cl

Grape variety: 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Soil type: clay or clay-limestone
Yield: 50 hl / ha
Age of the vines: 25 years
Harvest: mechanical

Winemaking :
vinified 4 to 5 weeks in thermoregulated stainless steel vats.

Maturing:
10% in tanks and 90% in oak barrels with 25% new barrels, for 12 months.

“Wine with a deep purple color, evolving towards a garnet red. Expressive, fruity and vinous nose. Concentrated, smooth and round mouth with finely woody and spicy tannins. "

Keeping and conservation
3 to 7 Years

Gastronomy - Culinary pairings:
Serve at… .. ° C
Accompanied by grilled meats, sauces

AOP Fronsac Chateau La Croix

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