COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Chateau Bois Cardon
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Bois-Cardon Médoc is a French red wine from the Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, produced by Chateau Bois Cardon. The estate has been family-owned for five generations, managed by Guy Bailly as part of Château Le Bourdieu. The vineyards are situated in Valeyrac on gravel, sand, and clay soils. A distinctive aspect of the 2023 vintage is its availability in a PET bottle, designed to reduce carbon footprint. The producer holds the third level of the French HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification, indicating a commitment to sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Available in an eco-friendly PET bottle.
Fact 02
Family-owned for five generations.
Fact 03
Vineyards are approximately 28 years old.
Fact 04
Holds the third level of French HVE sustainability certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Bois-Cardon Médoc undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in French oak barrels. The producer, Chateau Bois Cardon, is committed to sustainability, holding the third level of the HVE certification. An innovative aspect for the 2023 vintage is the option of a PET bottle, designed to lower its carbon footprint.
