Château Leroy-Beauval Cuvée seigneur de Beauval 2016

Château Leroy-Beauval

Château Leroy-Beauval Cuvée seigneur de Beauval
2016

$23.25

* Suggested retail price
Product code
13969224
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$20.20
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Bordeaux
Varietal(s)
Merlot 65 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 35 %
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
2.2 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Aging up to 5 years
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About this winery

Halfway between Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion, Château Leroy-Beauval covers 75 hectares in one piece, on a terroir with a significant drop in height. Partially surrounded by woods and hedges, the estate and its historic buildings are located in the town of Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac, in AOC Bordeaux Supérieur and Bordeaux.

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Product notes

The vineyard, all in one piece, has the particularity of being spread over a great diversity of clay-limestone soils and gravel similar to a terroir of grands crus.

Production notes

Mechanical harvest with sorting on the plot then sorting upon receipt of the harvest and light crushing. Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature in thermoregulated concrete vats. Malolactic fermentation in thermoregulated concrete vats also. Aging 12 months (10% in barrels of one and two wines). Bordeaux and Burgundy cooperages.

Tasting notes

Delicate ruby ​​color. The nose offers notes of blackberries and currants accompanied by a pleasant freshness. On the palate, a beautiful structure is associated with an intense expression of the fruit. Overall, charming and with a beautiful aromatic persistence. Will be able to accompany poultry, cheeses of character, cold meats, tapas, and grilled red meats.