COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château de Cérons
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Carl Jan Röd Bordeaux is a specific cuvée from Château de Cérons, an estate with a history dating back to the 17th century. Owned by the Perromat family since 1958, the château itself is a protected historic monument. The wine carries the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, signifying higher quality standards. The estate's vineyards are located on a limestone plateau with a gravelly topsoil. The 2011 vintage was characterized by a warm, dry summer, contributing to ripe fruit development. The Perromat family is committed to responsible viticulture, with the estate holding High Environmental Value and ISO14001 certifications and actively converting to organic and biodynamic practices.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château de Cérons is a registered historic monument.
Fact 02
The estate is converting to organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
This wine is a Bordeaux Supérieur, a step up from basic Bordeaux.
Fact 04
The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (75%).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Carl Jan Röd Bordeaux is produced at Château de Cérons, a historic estate managed by the Perromat family. The vineyards are situated on a limestone plateau with gravel. The winemaking process involves traditional Bordeaux techniques, including fermentation and aging. The 2011 vintage benefited from a warm, dry summer, leading to ripe fruit. The estate is committed to sustainability, holding environmental certifications and actively pursuing organic and biodynamic farming methods.
