COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château D'Anielle
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château D'Anielle is a boutique estate located in the prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. The estate benefits from the region's classic clay-limestone soils, which are ideal for cultivating Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This terroir imparts a signature elegance and structure to the wines. The 2018 vintage was characterized by a warm, sunny summer, yielding grapes with exceptional ripeness, concentrated fruit profiles, and refined tannins, making it a highly regarded year for Right Bank Bordeaux.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Saint-Émilion is one of the oldest active wine-producing regions in Bordeaux, with vines dating back to Roman times.
Fact 02
The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux is celebrated for its exceptional concentration, driven by a hot, dry summer.
Fact 03
The clay-limestone soils of Saint-Émilion act like a sponge, regulating water supply to the vines during dry vintages like 2018.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking at Château D'Anielle combines traditional Bordeaux methods with modern temperature-controlled fermentation. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and meticulously sorted. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete vats to preserve fresh fruit character. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels (typically a mix of new and seasoned oak) for 12 to 18 months, allowing the tannins to soften and integrating subtle oak complexity before bottling.
