Château Dassault Grand Cru Classé 1998
13%
2.25L
Intensity
An attentive, single-parcel vinification produced this sophisticated, elegant Saint-Emilion.
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Lot presentation
Château Dassault Grand Cru Classé 1998
The wine
Château Dassault is a fine, classical Saint-Emilion. Rather reserved when young, it gradually unfurls aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice and spices. The palate is full-bodied, rich and smooth.
About the Producer Château Dassault
For Michel Dassault, Château La Couperie was love at first sight and having bought it in 1955, he gave it his name. Many investments were made in order to improve the quality of the wines. In 1969 the château obtained Grand Cru Classé status. Today it is Laurent Dassault, the industrialist's grandson, who manages the château. Sustainable farming practices and two rounds of leaf removal help to keep the vines in perfect health, and enable the harvesting of extremely ripe grapes. In order to select the best grapes, the château installed an optical sorting table in 2009. Small concrete vats are used for vinification, enabling the grapes to be separated on a plot-by-plot basis. The wines are aged in new barrels for 14 to 16 months.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservation: 3 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification: Grand cru classé
Owner: SARL du Château Dassault
Vintage: 1998
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: collectable bottle
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 24 hectares
Volume: 60000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine