Château Beau-Site Saint-Estèphe

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Château Beau-Site, located on stony soils close to Château Calon Ségur, lies on ones of Médoc’s highest points and has a fantastic view over the River Gironde. This is fitting since the meaning of Beau-Site is ‘beautiful site’. Château Beau-Site is located outside the village of St. Corbian, which is at the northern extremity of the St. Estèphe appellation. There are nearly 35 hectares of vines with an average age of 35 years and the plantings are comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.

After manual harvesting, the wine is vinified traditionally and then matured in oak casks (50% new) for 12-15 months.

“Some attractive earthy notes amid bright red berries and dried red flowers. Then there’s some neat spice character in the background from the oak. The palate has a neat and concise frame of spicy fruits with a crisp tannin edge. 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 73% Cabernet Sauvignon.”
— James Suckling, Feb 2018

“Mid crimson. Rather light nose. Sweet start. Round, easy claret with just a little of the 'stoniness' of the commune on the finish.”
— Jancis Robinson, Apr 2016

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Vineyard name

Chateau Beau-Site

Vineyard size

88 acres

Soil composition

Clay, Sand, and Gravel

Varietal composition:

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Fermentation container:

Barrels

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Type of aging container:

Barrels

Type of oak:

French

Age of Aging Container:

50% New

Length of bottle aging:

12 - 15 months

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