COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
EARL de Montignac
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Pierre de Montignac Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur is a red wine from the Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by the family-run estate EARL de Montignac, currently managed by Romain Sallette, the wine is rooted in a region celebrated for its structured red wines. The estate's agricultural background extends beyond viticulture to include cereal cultivation. This particular wine is distinguished by its position as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, indicating a commitment to quality within the Médoc classification system.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate also produces cereals, showcasing a broader agricultural heritage.
Fact 02
Offers farm products and guest rooms, inviting visitors to experience the estate.
Fact 03
A family-run estate, now in its next generation of leadership.
Fact 04
Represents a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, a classification signifying quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Pierre de Montignac Médoc Cru Bourgeois Supérieur is crafted using a blend of traditional Bordeaux grape varietals. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, a process that typically involves managing temperatures to extract desirable compounds from the skins. The resulting wine is then aged in barrels, a technique that contributes to its structure, complexity, and the integration of subtle oak influences. This approach aims to produce a wine that is characteristic of the Médoc region.
