Presentation
Saint-Émilion’s history is deeply rooted in religion, beginning with the arrival of the monk Émilion in the late 8th century AD. Originally from Vannes, he settled there as a hermit. After his death, religious life flourished, with the establishment of numerous convents and churches.
Thus, in the Middle Ages, Cistercian monks established a priory at this site, which they named “A La Grâce de Dieu.” This priory, which no longer exists, gave its name to Château La Grâce Dieu.
Terroir
The vineyard is located on the western slope of the town of Saint-Émilion. Clay-limestone soil over astériate limestone (sand, fossils, etc.). Colluvial clay-limestone soil. Sandy brown soil with a sandy-clay subsoil.
In the vineyard
the cultivation methods are traditional reasoned and respect the soil, the vine and the auxiliary fauna.
Manual leaf stripping, green harvesting depending on the year.
Winemaking
Plot vinification in thermoregulated concrete vats. Post-fermentation maceration: 8 to 12 days depending on the tasting.
Ageing
14 to 16 months, 60% in barrels (French oak, fine grain, medium heating) renewed by thirds and 40% in vats.
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernet franc : 15%
Specifications
Production volume : 62000
Surface area of the vineyard : 13 ha
Age of vines : 30 years old
Tasting
Beautiful purple color, shiny. Expressive bouquet with spicy notes and black berries (blueberries, blackcurrants). Full-bodied and greedy palate revealing black cherry flavours and coated tannins. Nice aromatic complexity on the finish. Wine to discover in the present and future
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