COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Canteloup
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Canteloup is produced as the second wine of Château La Gorce, a recognized Cru Bourgeois estate located in the commune of Blaignan in the northern Médoc. Founded in 1821 by Madame Gorse, the estate experienced periods of high acclaim followed by complete obscurity during the Great Depression and World War II. Under the leadership of fourth-generation owner Raoul Fabre in 1980, the estate was completely reborn. In 2003, his children heavily invested in state-of-the-art vinification equipment, solidifying Château La Gorce and its second wine, Château Canteloup, as high-value, reliable expressions of the Médoc.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
It is the second wine of Château La Gorce, a historic Cru Bourgeois estate founded in 1821.
Fact 02
Unusually for the Left Bank, clay-limestone soils here favor a higher proportion of Merlot over Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 03
The estate produces a highly sought-after, certified Kosher run alongside its traditional bottling.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested from a single-block 48-hectare vineyard characterized by clay-limestone soils. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures in thermo-regulated vessels to preserve fruit purity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, which helps integrate the tannins and adds structural complexity. Traditional fining is conducted using egg whites.
