St. Estephe Cru Bourgeois
Château La Haye is to be called the first wine. With a discreet wood it is always provided with notes of black fruit. Since 1932, it is classified as a Médoc Crus Bourgeois and is still worthy of that name even after the review of 2008 Varietals: 72% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot Vintage: 2008 Region: Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux region Harvest Method: Harvesting is by hand. As soon as the grapes are received, the grapes are sorted, de-stemmed, crushed and steeped according to the nature of the soil and the vine varieties. Vinification: Thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks with pumping –over; malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks Aging Process: 12-16 months in French oak barrels, 30% new oak Aroma/Palate: Deep ruby-red with shades of violet. Pleasant, seductive, expressive, slightly woody. Cassis, violet and spices. Soft finish. Serving Temp: 18°-20°C/64°-67°F |