Frank Phélan Saint-Estèphe AOC Bordeaux Wine Region of France

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Frank Phélan Saint-Estèphe AOC Bordeaux Wine Region of France

Bordeaux Wine Region of France Frank Phélan Bordeaux has a temperate climate, short winters and a Saint-Estèphe AOC high degree of humidity due its closeness to the Atlantic. BORDEAUX (FRANCE) Named after region’s main city, Bordeaux is divided by Since 1985, the Gardinier brothers (Thierry, Stéphane the Gironde estuary with the majority of the vineyards and Laurent) have ensured the prestige of the château located either on its “right” or “left” bank. There are many and its heritage. The vineyard of Château Phélan Ségur sub-zones along both banks known for their exceptional covers 70 hectares of magnificent clay-gravels on the quality such as: Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Saint- hillocks and plateaus of Saint-Estèphe. Created in 1986, Estèphe, Médoc, Saint-Emilion, and Pomerol to name a Frank Phélan, the second wine of the château, bears the few. The current permissible red grapes allowed are: name of the son of Bernard Phélan, founder of the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec estate. Frank Phélan comes from 15 hectares of old and Petite Verdot. Common white grapes allowed are vines and a selection of vines of less than ten years. It Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle. respects the classic values of the château by expressing another facet of its terroir. In a broad sense, the term Médoc is typically coined as the geographical area of the Left Bank. However, the Grapes: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon AOC is comprised of these sub-regions: Haut-Médoc, Viticulture: Soil is superficial graves, clay subsoil. 12 Margaux, Listrac-Médoc, Moulis-en-Médoc, Saint-Julien, months in French oak barrique. Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe. Many of these are included in Alcohol: 13% vol. the Classification of 1855. Appearance: Dark plum Nose: Rich, ripe black fruits Regional info credit: Wikipedia Palate: Black currants, blackberries, baking spice aromas laced with pencil lead, dark chocolate, cedar and cardamom. Structured and leather. Pairings: Lamb, beef or mushroom dishes. J. Strecker Selections, LLC Seattle, WA 98115 Web: jstreckerselections.com Phone: 206.783.2009 .

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