Château Beau-Site Saint Estephe
| Vintage: | 2016 |
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| Description: | Tasting Notes\r\nDark, ruby red in appearance, Ch\u00e2teau Beau-Site\u00a0 displays aromas of tobacco leaf, leather and blackcurrant on the nose. \u00a0The palate is savory and herbal with an earthy minerality and hints of tobacco smoke.\r\nAbout Ch\u00e2teau Beau-Site\r\nCh\u00e2teau Beau-Site \u2013 whose meaning is \u2018beautiful site\u2019 \u2013 was very highly regarded in the mid-19th century, but the owner never submitted samples to the brokers in charge of the classification of 1855, so the estate was overlooked. Owned by Borie-Manoux since 1955, considerable efforts and investments have been made in this Cru Bourgeois property. Beau-Site\u2019s 18th century underground cellar is one of the oldest in the M\u00e9doc and presents the perfect maturing conditions for a wine that is vinified with the same care and technique as a Grand Cru Class\u00e9.\r\nLocation of Vineyard\r\nCh\u00e2teau Beau-Site, located on stony soils close to Ch\u00e2teau Calon S\u00e9gur, lies on one of M\u00e9doc\u2019s highest points and has a fantastic view over the Gironde River. Ch\u00e2teau Beau-Site is located outside the village of St. Corbian, which is at the northern extremity of the St. Est\u00e8phe appellation. There are nearly 86 acres (35 hectares) of vines with an average age of 35 years, and the plantings are comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The soil type is a mixture of gravel, clay and sand, and the climate is affected by the nearby Gironde, providing a more temperate growing season.\r\nWinemaking Philosophy\r\nAfter manual harvesting, the wine is vinified traditionally and then matured in oak casks (50% new) for 12-15 months. |
| Price: | $ 49.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on May 4, 2023.
