COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Tour Bel-Air
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Tour Bel-Air's 2022 vintage hails from the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate has been managed by the Laporte family since 1760, contributing a long-standing tradition to its winemaking. The wine is primarily composed of Merlot, with smaller proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, reflecting a classic Right Bank Bordeaux blend. The 2022 vintage is noted for its quality and character, offering an approachable yet structured expression of the region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate has been in the Laporte family since 1760.
Fact 02
The 2022 vintage is compared to the legendary 2010.
Fact 03
Offers quality Bordeaux at an attractive price point.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Tour Bel-Air employs traditional red Bordeaux vinification methods. The grapes are fermented in concrete vats for 8 to 10 days, followed by a maceration period of 2 to 3 weeks. The wine is then aged for several months in French oak, with a portion of the blend maturing in oak barriques, 30% of which are new. Viticultural practices are described as 'Minimum Intervention'.
