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Château de France 1996

Black fruitFood-friendly wine

12.5%

9L

Intensity

Quantity : 12 bottlesObservations : 16 Normal, 2 Slightly unstuck label, 4 Slightly creased label, 2 Stained labelLevel : 24 NormalOrigin : private individualRecoverable VAT : noRegion : BordeauxAppellation : Pessac-LéognanOwner : Bernard ThomassinRemark :
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Lot presentation

Château de France 1996

The wine

On tasting, Château de France's red wines present a rich, delicate bouquet, and reveal great finesse on the palate.

About the Producer Château de France

The Château de France's vineyard covers 38.5 hectares, on one of the highest hills in the municipality of Léognan. Adjoining Fieuzal, it benefits from excellent exposure and soil, usually resulting in a high quality harvest. The vines grow on outcrops of Pyrenean gravel, with a humid iron-rich clay subsoil. When he bought the Château de France, Bernard Thomassin's objective was to enable the property to regain the prestige and reputation that it enjoyed in the 19th century. He carried out substantial investment in a replanting programme for the vineyard and restoration of the winery, with a view to producing an exceptional wine. The blending process and choice of grape varieties have enabled the production of wines whose quality and reputation is worthy of the appellation. The Château de France is a member of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity : 12 bottles

Level : 24 NormalObservations : 16 Normal, 2 Slightly unstuck label, 4 Slightly creased label, 2 Stained label

Origin : private individual

Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT : no

Original wooden case / Original case : yes

French customs seal : yes

Alcohol percentage : 12.5 %

Region : Bordeaux

Appellation : Pessac-Léognan

Owner : Bernard Thomassin

Vintage : 1996

Colour : red

Service temperature : 16°

Viticulture : conventional More information....

Size (in ha) : 28 hectares

Volume : 120000 bottles

Intensity : classic

Leading aroma : black fruit

Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine

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Grape variety : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Château de France 1996

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Château de France 1996
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