CHÂTEAU PIERROUSSELLE

QUALITY CHART - VINIFICATION MADE BY GINESTET FOR MR LAFON

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The Bordeaux appellation is a so-called “regional appellation”, meaning that its wines come from all over the , a great wine-growing region capable of producing wine of AOC quality. These wines have to undergo very rigorous controls. Supple and generous, Bordeaux wines are always welcome. The characteristics of these wines differ for each vintage, but whether they're fruity or robust, the quality is always there !

Mr Lafon

GRAND VIN DE BORDEAUX

History ...... As regards the quality of its wines, Château Pierrousselle is worthy of the appellation “Bordeaux”. The estate proudly stands in the heart of a hamlet “Pierrousselle” which is where it gets its name. The old bourgeois houses add to the splendour CHATEAU PIERROUSSELLE of this village, which overlook the château’s vineyard. BORDEAUX Location ...... APPELLATION BORDEAUX CONTRÔLÉE

Coubeyrac M. LAFON, PROPRIÉTAIRE À COUBEYRAC VINIFIE ET MIS EN BOUTEILLE AU CHÂTEAU Average production ...... À 33890 PAR GINESTET - 33360 - PRODUIT DE FRANCE 196 000 bottles Ce château a été sélectionné CHARTE QUALITÉ Cette bouteille porte le Type of soil ...... par nos œnologues conseils. Clay-limestone Grape varieties ...... 74,5% merlot, 14,5% cabernet sauvignon, 11% cabernet franc Bottling ...... At the estate Average age of the vines ...... 20 years

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This ruby-red wine, with purplish highlights, has a strong and A Médoc N

complex bouquet with berry, vanilla and spicy notes). A

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Serving suggestions C O Haut-Médoc Lussac Saint-Emilion Saint-Emilion Both robust and well-structured, this wine goes perfectly with Saint-Emilion red meat, game and cheese. BORDEAUX To be tasted between 14° and 16°C. -Léognan Entre-Deux-Mers Awards ...... Graves Premières Côtes de Bordeaux • 2001 / Bronze Medal - Concours de Bordeaux, LANGON

Vins d’Aquitaine 2002 Sauternes • 2000 / Gold Medal - Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2001 • 1999 / 2 Stars “Guide Hachette” 2002 CHÂTEAU PIERROUSSELLE • 1999 / Silver Medal - Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2000

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