LA CHAPELLE 2018 - CHÂTEAU DE LA BONNELIERE

This single-parcel wine is the model of a great terroir, combining aeolian sand, clay and limestone substrate. The result is a wine with plenty of finesse and elegance with a smooth, fresh tannic structure. Hand harvesting makes it possible to preserve the grapes in tact, as they are then transferred to vats by gravity. Fermentation takes place using natural yeasts and with no other additives. This lasts for at least five weeks and is temperature controlled, allowing the gentle but intense extraction of tannins. Ageing follows malolactic fermentation and lasts for 18 months - 12 months in large 200-litre barrels and 6 months in tanks. The nose displays a rich, complex wine that's intensely fruity with notes of blackberry, sour cherry, prunes and coffee. The palate has a rounded attack with plenty of fullness. This wine, with its huge tannic richness, is elegant with a good deal of roundness. It pairs remarkably well with red meat and sauce dishes.
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