COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Les Paruades
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Les Paruades 2020 is a red wine from the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation in France, produced by the family-owned Château Les Paruades. Situated in Macau en Médoc, the estate's vineyards are planted on clayey palus and clay-limestone soils, offering a unique terroir. The wine is crafted using traditional Bordeaux winemaking techniques, reflecting the region's heritage. The 2020 vintage is noted for its quality, despite the unique circumstances of the year.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate is located on the edge of the Gironde estuary.
Fact 02
Vine density is 6,500 vines per hectare.
Fact 03
Uses traditional winemaking methods of the Médoc.
Fact 04
The estate covers 3.5 hectares.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Les Paruades involves total destemming followed by fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats. Extraction is managed through pump-overs, with fermentation temperatures controlled to a maximum of 28°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months, either in French oak barrels or in tank, contributing to its final profile.
