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Les 5 C Chateau Candeley Bordeaux Rouge 2022
Les 5 C Château Candeley Bordeaux Rouge is an elegant Bordeaux Rouge A.O.C. from Entre-Deux-Mers, France, crafted from an unusual and balanced blend of five grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, each representing 20% of the blend. Produced from 35-year-old vines planted on clay-limestone soils, the wine comes from a 4-hectare vineyard managed traditionally and currently in conversion to organic farming. Careful parcel selection, controlled fermentation, micro-oxygenation, and lees aging contribute to its refined character. In the glass, it shows a deep color with ruby highlights, followed by aromas of red and black berries with floral notes. The palate is fine, elegant, and generous, with delicate fruit and a balanced structure. An excellent choice for tapas, charcuterie, grilled meats, and cheese. Aging potential: 5–10 years. It is recommended to open the bottle approximately one hour before serving.
Description
Vineyard
- Region: Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers, France
- Appellation: Bordeaux Rouge A.O.C.
- Surface / density: 4 Hectares
- Soil: Clay-limestone
- Grape Varieties: 20% Merlot – 20% Cabernet Sauvignon – 20% Malbec – 20% Cabernet Franc – 20% Petit Verdot
- Average Age of Vines: 35 years old
- Cultural method: Traditional, in conversion to organic farming (AB), Médoc-style pruning, leaf thining.
- Vineyard Manager: Sébastien Petit
Vinification
- Harvesting: Mecanical with optimal sorting, selection of parcels based on the grape’s potential and desired profile.
- Vinification: Col pre(fermentation maceration for 48 to 96 hours. Traditional fermentation with temprature controls beteween 22 and 28°C. 1 to 3 rackings depending on the grape’s potential. Post-fermentation maceration between 28° and 34°C during which the wines are micro-oxygenated. Racking with seperation of the press wines. Blending before malolactic fermentation.
- Aging: On lees for 3 to 8 months then aging in undergound vats
- Oenologist: Pascal Gachet
Tasting
- Color: Deep with ruby highlights
- Nose: Red and black berries with a floral background
- Palate: Fine and elegant, delicate and generous fruit
- Winemaker’ advice: Open the bottle 1h before service
- Aging potential: 5 – 10 years
- Food pairing: Tapas, charcuterie, grilled meats, cheese
Additional information
| Region | Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers, France |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Bordeaux Rouge A.O.C. |
| Surface / density | 4 Hectares |
| Soil | Clay-limestone |
| Grape Varieties | 20% Merlot – 20% Cabernet Sauvignon – 20% Malbec – 20% Cabernet Franc – 20% Petit Verdot |
| Average Age of Vines | 35 years old |
| Cultural method | Traditional, in conversion to organic farming (AB), Médoc-style pruning, leaf thining. |
| Vineyard Manager | Sébastien Petit |
| Color | Deep with ruby highlights |
| Nose | Red and black berries with a floral background |
| Palate | Fine and elegant, delicate and generous fruit |
| Color | Red |
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