A classic “farmstead” property, the charming Château de Candale is located east of Saint Emilion’s celebrated limestone plateau in one of the region’s most desirable districts. The recently modernized Château de Candale shares its premium terroir with nearby Château Tertre Roteboeuf and Château La Mondotte.
Vineyard Size: 11 hectares (30 acres) Soils: Deep ancient red gravel with limestone-clay sub soil
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot,
20%Cabernet Franc Vine Age: 35 years
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The Wines |
Château de Candale
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Vinification : Individual lots were cold soaked in oak tanks for five days at 7°C, with periodic pump overs and light punches to cap. The wine was fermented separately by lot and grape variety in thermo-regulated tanks for up to 45 days. Secondary (malolactic) fermentation took place in barrel with periodic stirring of the lees. The wine was barreled down separately by lot and varietal to preserve the integrity of the individual components for the final blend.
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Alcohol : 13.5% Case Production : 796 |
| Tasting Notes : The stunningly deep color and a lush nose of Château de Candale give way to a wine of superb intensity. Rich, concentrated dark fruit flavors combine with velvety tannins for extraordinary balance and a lingering, complex finish. |
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Château
Roc de Candale |
Vinification : Comprised of a blend of lots not used in Château de Candale, Roc de Candale was treated to the same vinification protocol. Individual lots were cold soaked in oak tanks for five days at 7 °C, with periodic pump overs and light punches to cap. The wine was fermented separately by lot and grape variety in thermo-regulated oak tanks for up to 45 days. Secondary (malolactic) fermentation took place, sur lie in barrel. The wine was barreled down separately by lot and varietal to preserve the integrity of the individual components for the final blend. |
Alcohol : 14% Case Production : 1,013 |
| Tasting Notes : Château Roc de Candale is a lively and concentrated wine offering lush aromas of cherry and vanillin oak, a layered mouthfeel, good tannic structure and a long, well balanced finish. |
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