Château Machorre
Wine overview
Name of wine : Château MachorreVintage : 2009Appellation : Bordeaux SupérieurColour : RedStyle indication : Medium weight redAging : Barrel maturedAlcohol : 13.5%volContents : 750mlWhen to drink : Between 2009 and 2016Press : o Château Machorre 2006 : Gold medal Monaco 2009
o Château Machorre 2008 : Silver Medal Bordeaux 2011
o Château Machorre 2011 : Silver Medal Macon 2013
o Château Machorre 2010 : Silver Medal Bordeaux 2013
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The property
Owner(s) : Marie Thiéry Location : Saint-Macaire - France Vineyard manager : Marie Thiéry Cellar manager : Marie Thiéry
Vineyards
Vineyard size : 22 hectares Topology : Steep slopes Predominant exposure : South West, South Grape varieties : Merlot : 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 30%, Cabernet Franc : 10% Planting density : 5000 vines per hectare Average age of wines : Merlot : 15 years, Cabernet Sauvignon : 20 years, Cabernet Franc : 15 years Organic : No Bio dynamic : No Picking method : Machine Pre-crush sorting : Yes De-stalking : Total Type of press : Horizontal pneumatic
Packaging
Closure : Natural cork
Appearance
Clear Dark red
Bouquet
Intense Very fruity Black fruit Vanilla Varietal neutral Adolescent Elegant Wooded
Palate
Very fruity Black fruit Adolescent Vanilla, Chocolate Medium tannin Medium bodied Wooded Varietal neutral Elegant Balanced acidity Long finish
