 These likeable owners brood their vineyard of 6 ha crashed on croups and tray of argilo-calcareous structure and whose vines are 35 years old. The type of vines Merlot (65%), Cabernet franc (25%) and Cabernet-Sauvignon (10%) are associated with this soil argilo-limestone and meticulous care (stripping, grapes sorted before picking off, long macerations, breeding out of barrels, of which 1/3 is renewed each year…).
We are always at the top with their superb Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion 2016, a warm wine, dense, of distinguished mouth, very well full-bodied and balanced, fragrant (cherry, humus...), which combines aromatic concentration, fineness of the tannins and structure on the palate, with a delicious peppery finish.
The 2015, fleshy and oily, with a complex and subtle nose at the same time, dominated by the macerated cherry, with these persistent notes of smoke, ripe cherry and pepper on the palate, with ample tannins, a complete wine, also custard.
Taste their Moulin Saint-Clair 2016, fragrant, sturdy mouth, with hints of undergrowth and ripe cherry, ample mouth and fondue, a charming wine, that goes perfectly with grilled quails or spaghetti with bolognese.
Adresse :
Le Menn et Fils
9, route de St-Philippe d'Aiguilhe
Lieu-dit Saint-Clair 33570 Puisseguin
05 57 74 66 82
E-mail : chateau.haut.saint.clair@orange.fr
Topfrenchwines website : www.topfrenchwines.com/chateauhautsaintclair
Personal website : www.chateauhautsaintclair.fr
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| Vintages in sale |
2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Established |
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| Average annual |
30 000 bottles out of 2 wines |
| Surface |
6 ha |
| Vine Age |
35 years |
| Soil and exposure |
Argilo-limestone in slopes, argillaceous calcaro on plate |
| Grape Variety |
70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet franc and 5% Cabernet-Sauvignon |
| Winemaking |
Traditional wine making without pressing, maturing in French oak during 10 to 12 months according to vintage (12 months for Château Haut-Saint-Clair) |
| Characteristics |
Very fruity and spiced wine, maturing with the wood of oak, without excess, in the respect of the wine |
Wine and food pairing |
Grills, cheeses with raised paste, sauces with the wine, dishes regional (alose, lamproie) |
Prices |
10 to 15 € the bottle |
REFERENCES
| References in France |
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| Others references |
Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins, Millésimes |
| National and export sales (%) |
France : 40 - Export : 60 |
| Main trading partners |
Luxembourg, Germany, Denmark, Great Britain and Belgium |
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