Chateau La France Delhomme
The historical heritage of the property is rich in symbolism, with an Eighteenth Century tower that is a Historic Landmark. Patrick Bouey named the property Chateau La France as a tribute to his family’s winemaking history.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers soft power with notes of blackberries, red fruit, and warm spices. Flavors of juicy blackberries and raspberries follow on the palate, balanced by racy minerality, hints of clove and licorice. The tannins are soft on the finish.
Vineyards
The wine comes from approximately 8.5 hectares on the limestone plateau of Blaignan, and 1.5 hectares on the calcareous ridge of Ordonnac, with a unique parcel of vines from 1926 among the 30 year-old vineyards. They are within Saint Yzans de Medoc, the village where the Bouey and Delhomme families have their roots. Both vineyards follow Sustainable Farming practices. The two plots are mechanically tilled and weeded.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested and then fermented separately at 28ᵒC, with a strong extraction of color via traditional punching down. After a long maceration, the wine is transferred to French Oak barrels (1/3 new barrels, 1/3 first use, 1/3 second use) for 12 months ageing.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2019
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Region:
- Médoc, Bordeaux
- Varietals:
- 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
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Bordeaux
Chateau La France Delhomme 2019
