Chateau Recougne, Bordeaux Superieur 2005. This blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc has a powerful bouquet of cherry from the great 2005 vintage
BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR
Château Recougne
Vineyard of Château Recougne
Glass of wine from Château
Recougne
- Hillside vineyard of 70 ha
- Near Fronsac, 5 km from Pomerol
- Siliceous-clay soil on a layer of iron oxide
- Southern/southeastern exposure
- Annual production: 300 000 bottles
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77% Merlot
- 14% Cabernet Franc
- 9% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Traditional vinification in temperatureregulated
cement and stainless steel tanks
- Short and regular pumping over
- Maceration during 3 weeks
- Aged in tanks and oak barrels
Color: Deep garnet
Nose: Red fruit
Palate: Licorice on attack. Concentrated,
balanced, with fine tannins of roasted coffee
Aging potential: Very good
Pairing: Red meat, wild game, leg of lamb,
strong cheeses
Service: Serve at room temperature
2005
Silver Medal at Paris
Decanter World Wine Awards 2006
2003
« Coup de Coeur » Le Point
Guide Hachette
2002
Silver Medal at Bruxelles
1999
Gold Medal Bruxelles
1998
Silver Medal at Bourg
1996
Decanter
Aromas of licorice
Aromas of blackberry
Aromas of black currant
