Chateau du Chatelard Cuvee Les Roches Morgon 2020

S$49.30 ~~S$67.00~~

Chateau du Chatelard Morgon Cuvee Les Roches 2020 is a red wine produced in the Morgon appellation within the Beaujolais wine region of France. This wine is crafted from Gamay grapes grown in the Les Roches vineyard plot owned by Chateau du Chatelard. Morgon is known for producing robust and full-bodied wines, and Cuvee Les Roches typically reflects the terroir of its specific vineyard site.

Tasting Note

Its ruby robe with red highlights reveals a nose of black and red fruits and spices. The palate entry is clear with ripe fruits and accompanied by rich and supple tannins. A wine that is both indulgent and powerful.

Varietal: Gamay
Terroir: Schistes quartz and gneiss
Exposure: South facing slopes on a rocky fault
Density: 10 000 vines per ha
Vine age: up to 55 years
Pruning: Goblet, 4 renewal spurs, 2 eyes
Yield: 40 to 50 hl/ha
Harvest: by hand, entire grapes, transport in crates

Winemaking

After a double sorting, a part the grapes are de-stemmed before being displayed in vats. Maceration lasts 15 days. Temperature is regulated during all the fermentation. After a slow, non-aggressive pressing this wine matures in vats (40%) and in casks (60%).

Alcohol content: 13 % vol.