BEAU-SITE CHATEAU ST ESTEPHE

Château Beau-Site, located on stony soils close to Château Calon Ségur, lies on ones of Médoc’s highest points and has a fantastic view over the River Gironde. This is fitting since the meaning of Beau-Site is ‘beautiful site’. Château Beau-Site is located outside the village of St. Corbian, which is at the northern extremity of the St. Estèphe appellation. There are nearly 35 hectares of vines with an average age of 35 years and the plantings are comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.

After manual harvesting, the wine is vinified traditionally and then matured in oak casks (50% new) for 12-15 months.

Tasting Notes - Dark, ruby red in appearance, Château Beau-Site displays aromas of tobacco leaf, leather and blackcurrant on the nose. The palate is savory and herbal with an earthy minerality and hints of tobacco smoke.

• Varietal composition - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
• Fermentation container - Barrels
• Age of Aging Container - 50% New
• Malolactic fermentation - Yes
• Type of aging container - Barrels
• Length of bottle aging - 12 - 15 months
• Type of oak - French