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Château Guibon Red
Nestled on one of the numerous slopes in the Entre-Deux-Mers, just a short distance from the famous medieval town of Saint-Emilion, Château Guibon has a very long history. The monks at the neighbouring abbey of La Sauve Majeure are known to have made wine on clay-limestone terroir here in the 17th century. This was already much appreciated by connoisseurs. The reds are full-bodied and vigorous, and become smoother 2 or 3 years after the vintage.
Wine style
Soft and Sensual
Grape blend
Cabernet Sauvignon 50% / Merlot 50%.
Weather
Winter and spring were very mild, but the summer of 2014 did not live up to our expectations: it rained heavily in July, and August was much cooler than usual. However, starting in September, a miraculous Indian summer with high temperatures, was very favourable to ripening.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Clear, ruby-red colour.
Nose
We were pleasantly surprised by the intensity of the fruit, particularly reminiscent of redcurrants and blackcurrants.
Mouth
Full-bodied and rich on the palate, with very smooth tannins. The freshness of its red-berry fruit (redcurrants, cherries, etc.), combined with lovely balance and good structure, follow through in a very long aftertaste. This easy-drinking wine is best enjoyed young, to appreciate its full fruity potential, as an accompaniment to roast chicken or mushroom omelette.
Consumption period
2017 - 2020
Our suggestions
White meats
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Game
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vegetables
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Cheese |
Salads |
Red meats
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Ground
Soil
Clay-limestone & clay-siliceous
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand or manual sorting before machine harvest
Others
Graft stock
Riparia gloire - 3309C - 101.14 - Fercal
Plant food
Traditional, limited application
Plant density
3,500 to 5,000 vines per hectare
Wine average age
18 years
Grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot.
Pruning type
Double guyot
Fermentation
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Fermentation temperature
28 to 30°C
Malolactic
Yes
Wine maturing
In tanks and in barrels
Wine montage
Eggwhites
Maturing potential
2 to 8 years
Recipes
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