COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Maison Castel
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Maison Castel's Saint-Émilion is a classic expression of Bordeaux's Right Bank, crafted by one of France's most prominent negociant houses. Maison Castel focuses on showcasing regional typicity through careful selection of partner vineyards. Saint-Émilion, renowned for its clay and limestone soils, provides the perfect terroir for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This wine represents an accessible entry point into the prestigious world of Grand Vin de Bordeaux, highlighting the elegance and structure that have made this appellation famous worldwide.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Maison Castel was founded in 1949 by nine brothers and sisters with a vision to share the diversity of French wines with the world.
Fact 02
Saint-Émilion was the very first wine region to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
Fact 03
The blend is dominated by Merlot, which thrives on the cool clay-limestone soils of Bordeaux's Right Bank.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested at optimal maturity and destemmed before undergoing traditional temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve fruit purity. Gentle extraction techniques, including pump-overs, are utilized to manage tannin structure. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels for several months to integrate the tannins, add complexity, and round out the palate before final blending and bottling.
