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TOUR PRIGNAC GRANDE RESERVA

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Brand: Chateau Tour Prignac | Tour Prignac  Grande Reserva

Grapes 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot

Size: 750ml | Alc : 14%

Wine TypeRed Wine | Still Wine 

Vintage: 2016

Country & Region: Medoc Cru Bourgeois| Bordeaux | France

Oak barrel aging: 18 months ( French new oak)

Awards 91/100 Jame Suckling

Tasting notes

Dark amber in color. Aromas of blackcurrant and peony little hint of oak. Round, clean, full with a minty soft finish. Best served with lamb, red meat or strong cheese.
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WINERY HISTORY

Château Tour Prignac is located in the town of Prignac-en-Medoc and is one of the largest estates in the Medoc region. Chateau was founded in 1856 by Mr. Seignouret. In 1935 the estate was sold to the Spanish Army General Duke Del Infantado, then a period of stagnation and conservation of vineyards. In 1973, the family acquired Château Castel total area of ​​147 hectares with vineyards class Cru Bourgeois and breathed new life into it. Immediately did a great job on the restoration and modernization of the estate. Vineyards growing on limestone and clay-sandy soil, mainly planted with traditional varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

WINE MAKING PROCESSES

The grapes are harvested and fermented within 16 days. Then it is aged 12-18 months in French oak barrels.

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