Château Mondésir

Grape varieties

Merlot (82%), Cabernet Franc (18%)

Producer

Univitis (coopérative) at Villefranche-de-Lonchat (24610)

Comment

Halfway between Bordeaux and Périgueux, about twenty kilometers from Saint Emilion and 8 kilometers from the Château de Montaigne, Château Mondésir was the property of the great-granddaughter of the author of the Essays. The manor was built in the 17th century on the site of a medieval fortified castle of which four towers remain and which constituted a lookout outpost for the "English" bastide of Villefranche-de-Lonchat, founded by Edward I of England, around 1285. Traditional winemaking, control of yield, polyphenol analysis, fermentation with temperature control, pneumatic pressing to obtain the best juice.

Tasting

Red color with ruby ​​reflections. Nose with nuances of blackberry plum and raspberries. Velvety texture offering a balanced structure supported by a light spicy note, lingering finish. To be enjoyed between 15 and 16°C. Perfect to accompany dishes with character or sauce, such as beef bourguignon or Provençal stew.

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