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Château de France 1985

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 3L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

Riche, ce vin n'en est pas dépourvu de finesse pour autant. A savourer avec une viande tendre. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Double-magnum
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 marked label, 1 slightly damaged wax capsule
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
  • Producer/Owner: Bernard Thomassin
  • More information....

Château de France serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Boeuf à la ficelle, Pigeonneau rôti, Poularde truffée cuite à la vapeur.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 16/20
  • Lot presentation
    Château de France

    The wine

    On tasting, Château de France's red wines present a rich, delicate bouquet, and reveal great finesse on the palate.

    Information about domain Château de France

    The Château de France's vineyard covers 38.5 hectares, on one of the highest hills in the municipality of Léognan. Adjoining Fieuzal, it benefits from excellent exposure and soil, usually resulting in a high quality harvest. The vines grow on outcrops of Pyrenean gravel, with a humid iron-rich clay subsoil. When he bought the Château de France, Bernard Thomassin's objective was to enable the property to regain the prestige and reputation that it enjoyed in the 19th century. He carried out substantial investment in a replanting programme for the vineyard and restoration of the winery, with a view to producing an exceptional wine. The blending process and choice of grape varieties have enabled the production of wines whose quality and reputation is worthy of the appellation. The Château de France is a member of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Double-magnum
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 marked label, 1 slightly damaged wax capsule
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: Yes
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pessac-Léognan
    • Producer/Owner: Bernard Thomassin
    • Vintage: 1985
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Conventional 
    • Size (in ha): 28
    • Volume: 120000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
    Château de France
    Château de France

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