COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Mélin
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Mélin 2021 is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate has been family-owned and operated for seven generations, with the current stewards, Vincent and Thomas Debacque, upholding a legacy of winemaking. The vineyard's location near the Dordogne River and its sandy, gravelly soils are key elements of its terroir. The 2021 vintage was influenced by a warm, dry summer, resulting in wines noted for their freshness and elegance. Château Mélin has held official organic certification since 2009.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Seven generations of winemakers in one family.
Fact 02
Vineyards near the Dordogne River create a unique micro-climate.
Fact 03
Soils are comparable to those of the renowned Pomerol appellation.
Fact 04
Estate has been officially organic certified since 2009.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Mélin 2021 is produced using traditional winemaking methods, including submerged cap fermentation in concrete tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels for about 12 months, with barriques replaced every four years. The estate practices sustainable and organic viticulture, having obtained official organic certification in 2009. Vineyard maintenance relies on natural methods, minimizing chemical inputs. The harvest for the 2021 vintage occurred under warm and dry summer conditions.
