CHÂTEAU COUDERT GRAND CRU 2015
WINE TASTING NOTES
ABOUT THE WINE
Appellation | Saint-Émilion
Classification | Grand Cru
Grape | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Ageing | 12 months 90% in French new oak
Tasting Notes | Cocoa, truffles and dark berries (plum, raspberries) leather
Pairing | Juicy steak stuffed with mushrooms
Drinking | Drink well now until 2030
Critic Notes / Awards | Concours Mondial (Global competition), Bruxelles 2019 Decanter Bronze & Vinalies Internationales 2018 Gold
ABOUT THE CHÂTEAU
The Carles Vineyards were founded by Jean-Claude Carles and his wife Marie-Danielle Carles to group and exploit family properties acquired over the years on the St-Emilion terroir. Château Panet is the chateau where all the vinification takes place for all their properties. Chateau Panet was inherited by Jean-Claude’s great aunt in 1880. Château Coudert was acquired by Jean-Claude in 1961.
Current Owner: Carles Family
Soils: Clay & limestones
Farming: 10 hectares. No herbicides or fertilizer used and harvested by hand
Vines: Average age 45 years old