Product Description

CHÂTEAU SAINT-SERNIN "PRESTIGE";

Brand name: Château Saint-Sernin “Prestige” Vintages & awards: 2007 – Gold – Castelsarrasin 2007 – Best Winemaker Trophy 2007 – Silver – Lyon 2008 – Silver – Malbec International 2009 – Silver – Feminalise 2010 – Silver – Macon Soil: Third terrace. Kimmeridgian. Varietals: 90% Malbec 10% Merlot Vinestock per hectare : 4000 Yield: 45 hectoliters per hectare Care of the vineyard: Guyot pruning. 7 buds on the fruit-bearing and 2 on the spur. Desuckering by hand. Thinning. Green harvest. Hand-picked. Vinification: Maceration on skins for 48 hours. Long and low temperature fermentation in thermo regulate stainless steel vats (control of the temperature). Pumping over and delestage before D°1045. Long maceration on pomace with micro oxygenation. Drawn off for secondary malo lactic fermentation. Maturing: In French oak barrels for 12 months minimum. Regular topping-up. Wine & Food : Poultry roast meats, exotic and spicy foods, cheese.