ChateauHostensPicantSainteFoyBordeaux2016

<p> Chateau Hostens Picant Sainte Foy Bordeaux 2016 </p><p><p> The red Château Hostens-Picant is the brand of Castello Hostens Picant. This is achieved with the utmost care. The is a selection of the plot oriented towards old vines. Its terroir and production allow it to age in the best conditions.</p></p><p> Tasting: </p><p> The 2016 Château Hostens-Picant dress is dark red with bright highlights. From the first nose, the sunny vintage makes itself felt with notes of plums, plums, then notes of red fruits such as strawberry and raspberry. The silky attack then leaves room for a fresh and velvety tannic structure. The finish of this wine gives it a classic style, with lots of freshness and good length. </p><p> Their aging potential is in the order of fifteen years. </p><p> Plan to decant it an hour or two ahead of time to serve. </p><p><p> • Cuvée: Château Hostens-Picant </p><p> • Denomination: Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux </p><p> • Terroir: clay and limestone </p><p> • Grape varieties: 70% merlot – 30% cabernet franc </p><p> • Vinification / Aging: Vinification in stainless steel vats. </p><p> Aging in barrels for 10 to 12 months </p><p> • Age of the vines: 15 to 20 years </p><p> • Yield: 35 to 40 hectoliters per hectare </p><p> • Aging potential: 10 to 15 years </p><p> • Serving temperature: 16 -17 degrees </p><p> • Food-wine pairing: Red meats, navarin </p><p> lamb, confit duck, livarot, etc. </p>