Château Le Prieuré 2020 pairs excellently with roast lamb, grilled beef, duck breast, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses like Comté or Parmesan, complementing its rich fruit, balanced acidity, and elegant tannins.
Description
Chateau Le Prieure ‑ Saint Emilion Grand Cru AOC Rouge 2020 75cl
Winery: Chateau Le Prieure
Grape Variety: Merlot & Cabernet Franc
Region: Saint-Émilion - Bordeaux
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
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Description: Estate: Since the 16th century, the Château Le Prieuré vineyard has been cultivated in the heart of Saint-Émilion. Formerly a Premier Cru des Cordeliers, it was also renowned at the dawn of the 20th century. A Grand Cru Classe of Saint-Emilion since 1955, Château Le Prieuré reigns over a beautiful vineyard made up of several islets of vines. The talented Penelope Godefroy, oenologist and agricultural engineer, produces wines with a harmonious style that reveal the great complexity of the Saint-Emilion terroir.
Vineyard: The 6.24-hectare vineyard of Château Le Prieuré is planted on the limestone plateau ofSaint-Émilion. The 19 plots of old vines, 30 years old on average, are planted in clay-limestone soils and managed by means of organic viticulture certified by Ecocert since 2018, as well as by biodynamic practices.
Vinification and Ageing: The Merlot grapes were harvested from September 30th to October 4th and the Cabernet Franc grapes from the 8th to the 12th of October. The wine is aged in barrels (40% new barrels, 50% second-fill barrels, 10% third-fill barrels).