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Château de Castelneau. Presentation by Loïc de Roquefeuil , winemaker and owner. Index. I- History of the vineyard II- Bordeaux / Entre deux Mers wines III- Château de Castelneau 100% Merlot IV- Château de Castelneau White V- Château de Seignouret Red. History of the vineyard.
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Château de Castelneau Presentation by Loïc de Roquefeuil, winemaker and owner www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Index I- History of the vineyard II- Bordeaux / Entre deux Mers wines III- Château de Castelneau 100% Merlot IV- Château de Castelneau White V- Château de Seignouret Red www.chateaudecastelneau.com
History of the vineyard • 200 years in the family • 75 acres (7 in white) Chateau de Castelneau is a small family owned business • Grapes varieties: • sauvignon, semillon, muscadelle • cabernet franc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, malbec www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Viticulture • Principal works in the vineyard: -Pruning -Lifting -Weeding -Trimming www.chateaudecastelneau.com
A family business… Emilion Loïc Gaspard www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Bordeaux wines • Diversity of soil, climate, culture, management of the vineyards… • Diversity of french appelations (AOC) www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Bordeaux wines • Bordeaux is the biggest wine appellation in France • Bordeaux Supérieur is synonymous with more quality • The art of wine making is more than just a ritual or a recipe, it is a way of life, an expression of civilization www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Entre deux Mers • The name comes from the localisation between the Dordogne and the Garonne (South east of Bordeaux) • Entre-deux-Mers refers to the promontory, contained between the two rivers and cleared by the Knights Templar and Benedictine monks for the elevation of wines Château de Castelneau www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Entre-deux-Mers • This appellation concerned only the white wine. • Slopes argilo-limestones exposed to the south • There are no grand Château here, no opulence or protocol, for this is home to hospitable wine growers, who enjoy introducing their products to others www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Château de Castelneau Bordeaux Supérieur • Traditional vinification • Aged in barrels for between 6 to 9 months • Elegant structure, well balanced. • The Merlot would give a flexible and a bouqueté wine • Touch of red fruits and spice in mouth • The wine evaluates positively after several years in bottle www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Degustation: • Color: deep with ruby et purple shade • Tensed and well-rounded body. • Delicious flavors: flowers, fruits pie, caramel, vanilla • Final: ample & generous www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Château de Castelneau White • Vinification: pneumatic pressing, • 15 days fermentation • Raised on thin sediment • The sauvignon is an aromatic grape: floral aromas, blackcurrant accent, and freshness in mouth with a touch of citrus and exotic fruits • Beautiful color • The blend of Semillon and muscadelle give an intense bouquet, elegant and well balanced www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Degustation: • Shiny gold dress • Nose: intense fruits (citrus fruits & peach) • Mineral and citrus fruit sensation in mouth www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Château de Castelneau www.chateaudecastelneau.com
Thanks for your attention… Château de Castelneau 33670 Saint Léon de Bordeaux France www.chateaudecastelneau.com