COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
PRODUCER
Vignobles Bayle-Carreau
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Carelle 2021 is a red wine from the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, produced by Vignobles Bayle-Carreau. The estate, operated by the Bayle family for over 150 years, is situated on clayey-calcareous and siliceous soils. The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux presented climatic challenges, but careful vineyard management resulted in wines noted for their freshness and refined character. The wine's name, Château La Carelle, is thought to have historical origins related to vineyard work.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Carelle' may refer to the distance a wine worker could cover in an hour.
Fact 02
The estate has been in the Bayle family since the late 1800s.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by challenging weather conditions.
Fact 04
This wine is described as having a 'feminine' and sophisticated character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château La Carelle 2021 undergoes traditional vinification, with fermentation lasting 3 to 4 weeks under controlled temperatures. Hot maceration is employed at the conclusion of fermentation. Following this, the wine is aged for six months in tanks, then for 12 to 14 months in oak barrels. Sustainable farming practices are a core element of the vineyard management at Vignobles Bayle-Carreau.
