Château l' Arrosée Grand Cru Classé 1981
12.3%
1.5L
Intensity
The domain’s only distinguished and archetypal wine. Superb after ten years in YOUR cellar!
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Château l' Arrosée Grand Cru Classé 1981
The wine
Distinguished and an excellent representative of the appellation, Château l'Arrosée's wines combines power and finesse. Having shown exemplary consistency over the last 20 years, Château l'Arrosée experienced something of a renaissance in 2003 with the arrival of the Caille family.
About the Producer Château l'Arrosée
Historically there was an underground spring on the site, hence Château l'Arrosée's name (the watered one). The vineyard lies on Saint Emilion's southern slopes, next door to Château Ausone. It has the good fortune to benefit from a similar terroir of clay and silica-limestone soil.
One section of the vineyard, with a particularly southern exposure, receives a great deal of sunshine and so produces very well-ripened grapes. Furthermore, the clay-alluvial-limestone soil provides a well-regulated supply of water and minerals.
A second area of vines is planted on sandy-alluvial soil at the base of the hill. This twin terroir contributes to the wines' complexity and character.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Levels: 1 Medium shoulders, 1 High shouldersObservations: 2 Slightly marked labels, 2 Marginally damaged labels, 2 Slightly lowered corksOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 12.3 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification: Grand cru classé
Owner: GFA du Château L'Arrosée
Vintage: 1981
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 10 hectares
Volume: 37500 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine