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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
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest on record. The growing season was marked by a dry winter and spring (46% less rainfall than usual), accompanied by temperatures 2°C above average (except for the frost in April). This dry summer weather was ideal for ripening the seeds until late August.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
This Château Guibon 2017 is a lovely, deep ruby-red colour with crimson highlights.
Nose
The nose harmoniously combines red and black fruit aromas, alongside delicate vanilla overtones.
Mouth
The palate is pleasantly fresh, and lifted by spicy notes. During the summer, this wine is ideal served with grilled meat shared with friends. It is just as enjoyable throughout the rest of the year, with a croque-monsieur or cheese platter.
Medals
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2019
Consumption period
2019 - 2025
Our suggestions
White meats
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Game
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vegetables
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Cheese |
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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