9.26.2011

Château Pontet Teyssier 2009 - Red wine

Château Pontet Teyssier - Vintage 2009
Saint Emilion Grand Cru - Red wine


Estate's story
The 7 hectares of vineyard of Château Pontet Teyssier are in the plain, down to Saint Emilion village. 
Owner: Florence Excoffier - 7 hectares 
Soil: Siliceous, sandy 


Wine Making Process 
96 % Merlot – 4 % Cabernet
Exposition East/ West 
Age of the vineyard:  45 years old 


Vinification 
Picking of the very ripe and healthy grapes. Traditional methods     vinification, Raisin grazed, trampled, put in fermentation tanks with pre-fermentation cold for 2 days (depending on vintage), fermentation between 22 and 30 ° for 2 to 3 weeks after tasting. Draining and malolactic fermentation in vats. Natural Yeast. 


Growing 
In oak barrels (100%) during 12 months -Traditional racking-Blending before the bottling.


Tasting
Red ruby color. Aroma of jammy ripe red fruits, black cherry and black-currant, notes of pepper and vanilla. Nice tannic structure, nervous and strong mouth getting softer while ageing.
His character is expressed through red meat and strong cheese.



 
 

No comments:

Post a Comment