Château Coudert 2016
ABOUT THE WINE
Appellation | Saint Émilion Grand Cru
Grape | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes | Floral, wild fruit, blackberry, dense palate, nice polish, long and dense with seductive fruit
Pairing | Grilled beef.
Drinking | Best between 2022-2030
Reviews | Andreas Larsson 93/100
The Chateau | Château Coudert is located on the highest hillside of St-Christophe-des-Bardes. This majestic building dating from the 18th century dominates the valley of the appellation and offers a 360° view of the territory and the village. It was notably a site occupied by the German army during the Second World War. Today it is the family home in which Madame and Monsieur Carles still reside.
Current owner | Carles Family
Vines | 30 years on average.
Surface of the vines | 10 Heactares
Farming | Reasoned control HVE, no herbicides, no pesticides. Harvested by hand.
Ageing | 12 months in french oak barrel (90% new
oak).
Terroir | Clay and Limestone