2014 Château Le Priolat, Ad Francos
Red • Bordeaux • Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux AOC • France • 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
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2014 Chateau Le Priolat, Bordeaux, France, Bordeaux
It is their love for old stones that got Belgians Viviane and André Vossen interested in Ad Francos Castle which was totally abandoned. Considering to revive this huge castle was a real challenge because everything needed to be redone.
Restoring the building and making it a place to live, became their goal, while ensuring the respect for the glorious past of the Castle.
The appellation is Côtes de Francs, Bordeaux. The area consists of 6 hectares with a clay and limestone soil. The grapes are made up of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc with a planting density of 5000 plants / ha, and the yield is 40 to 45 hl / ha. The average age of the vines is 25 years.
Some characteristics of the harvest are stripping, green harvesting, handpicking and double sorting. The fermentation is done in thermo regulated stainless steel vats. The ageing takes 12 months in oak barrels. Their consulting oenologist is Michel Rolland. The domain produces 29.000 bottles.
The 2014 label is a tribute to the painter René Guiette.
- Name:
- Château Le Priolat, Ad Francos
- Appelation:
- Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2014
- Varietal:
- 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Wine-growing:
- Sustainable viticulture
- Our price per bottle:
- €14,95
- Type:
- Purple, deep concentration
- Nose:
- Seducing nose, cherries, cassis, blueberry, vanilla touch
- Taste:
- Fresh attack on the fruits, balanced, powerful tannins, elegant finish
- Dishes suggestions:
- Premium class red meat, grilled meat
- To drink from:
- 2018
- To drink until:
- 2024
- Service Temperature:
- 17°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.