COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Ch. Plince
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Plince 2016 is a red wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France, produced by Ch. Plince. The estate has been under the ownership of the Moreau family since the 1930s, representing over four generations of winemaking tradition. Its location in Pomerol places it within a region celebrated for its distinctive red wines. The 2016 vintage was shaped by a warm, wet spring followed by a dry summer, promoting excellent fruit ripeness. Château Plince is recognized for its imposing château, a notable architectural feature within the typically more understated Pomerol estates, and is often regarded as offering significant value.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate boasts an imposing château, unusual for Pomerol.
Fact 02
Owned by the same family since the 1930s.
Fact 03
Considered a Pomerol of great value.
Fact 04
The 2016 vintage benefited from a dry summer for optimal ripening.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Plince 2016 begins with a one-week pre-fermentation maceration followed by fermentation in thermo-regulated cement tanks for one to two weeks. An additional one to two weeks of maceration follows fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, during which malolactic fermentation also takes place. The estate utilizes machine harvesting for efficiency.
