Andreas Larsson is the Best Sommelier of the World (2007 ASI) – Tasting the Astral de Chteau Puybarbe 2019

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Ctes de Bourg

78% Merlot20% Cabernet Sauvignon1% Cabernet Franc1% Malbec

5402018

(Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: 90 points)

A family-owned winery in the heart of the appellation of Ctes de Bourg. Hundreds of years old Chteau Puybarbe estate was transferred to Finnish ownership by Riku and Anna Vnnen during 2015-2018.
Locate on one of the highest hills in Bordeaux, east of River Gironde, opposite the Margaux appellation. This wine region has its nick name of “Small Switzerland of Bordeaux”. Vines are planted at 5,000 plants per hectare in calcareous-clay soils. Average age of vines is 30 years, oldest parcel being 76 years old.

Producing award-winning red wines and a superior ros. Oenologue consulting by the top wine consultant Stphane Derenoncourt. They are the first Biocyclic Vegan wine producer in Bordeaux and HVE 3 (Haute Valeur Environnmentale) is attained since 2017. Moreover, they have been in organic conversion since 2021. Wines score over 90/100 on Decanter World Wine Awards and Wine Enthusiast.

Appellation:
Ctes de Bourg

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec

Vinification:
Carefully selected grapes first experience a 5-day cold maceration, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation to retain the purity of fruit. Long and gentle 40-day extraction, racking three times and aging with oak staves for 20 months and then bottling aging for 18 months before release.

Tasting notes:
(Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: 90 points)
Plummy nose showing dark bramble and raspberry aromas with a touch of leafy character. Dense and juicy palate, ripe.