COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot 67%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Petit Verdot 6%, Malbec 4%, Cabernet Franc 3%
PRODUCER
Château Malbec
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Malbec is a Bordeaux AOC red wine produced by the Castel family, who have owned the estate since 1991. The property is situated in Sainte-Eulalie, near Bordeaux, in the Entre-Deux-Mers region. The wine's name honors a former owner, Louis Malbec. The estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding TERRA VITIS certification. The 2021 vintage reflects the challenging weather conditions of the year, yielding wines with a classic, fresh, and approachable style.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
17-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The château is named after a former owner, Louis Malbec, not the grape.
Fact 02
The estate includes an education center for wine appreciation.
Fact 03
Vines are primarily south-facing for maximum sun exposure.
Fact 04
The wine is sustainably managed and TERRA VITIS certified.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Malbec is produced using a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc. The grapes are likely fermented in temperature-controlled vessels to preserve fruit. The wine is then aged for 10 months, with 80% in stainless steel vats and 20% in French oak barrels. This combination aims to balance fruit expression with subtle oak influence. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, holding TERRA VITIS certification.
