2019 Chteau Blaignan Mdoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

After its vinification, the cuve is aged between 14 and 16 months in vats and barrels.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Chteau Blaignan is the one of the oldest winemaking estate in the Mdoc region of Bordeaux.Documents dating back to the 15th century reveal that vineyards were planted in the hamlet of Blaignan for nearly 600 years. It is recognisable by its distinct tower which is in the heart of the vineyard. It is currently owned by the CA Grands Crus. They also owns Chteau Grand Puy Ducasse, Pauillac 5me Grand Cru Class, Chteau Meyney, St.-Estphe, and Chteau de Santenay in Burgundy. The groups is deeply committed to the renaissance of the Chteau Blaignan. They invested over 3 million euros in the vineyards and brand new 100% temperature controlled cellars with small stainless steel vats for vinification by parcels.

The vineyard is 87 hectares in size (215 acres) is composed of limestone soils from a single vineyard. The average age of the vines is 25 years old. Thevineyard goes through green harvest, leaf thinning and grass growing between rows to lower the yields. It is also certified ecologically sensitive with no usage of pesticides or herbicides. During the harvest, the grapes are picked up by plots and are vinified in 45 different size vats. After the fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels for 12 months.

Chteau Blaignan is wine by Anne Le Naour (Managing Director and Head of Winemaking) and Hubert de Board (Consultant Winemaker and owner of Chteau Angelus, 1er Grand Cru Class A Saint-Emilion). With this star winemaking team, theyre able to craft an outstanding wine that over delivers in quality every year. In a way, it benefits from Grand Cru Class input while remaining affordable and accessible for the consumer.