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

- 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

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