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Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme Cru Bourgeois 1986

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 12.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

A characterful Médoc that can be enjoyed young as well as after a few years of ageing.  More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 marked label, 1 stained label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Haut Médoc
  • Classification: Cru Bourgeois
  • Producer/Owner: Jean et François Nony
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Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme Cru Bourgeois serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Civet de lièvre, Pigeonneau rôti, Chaud-froid de volaille.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 18/20
  • Lot presentation
    Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme Cru Bourgeois

    The wine

    Taken up by Emilie Borie in 1900, this superb Médoc property soon began to produce wines coveted for their power and character. Three generations down the line and it’s François and Jean Nony who take care of Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme. The 45 hectares of vines grow in deep gravel soil that allows for the idea conservation of heat. The vines also have to push deep to draw water, taking in myriad minerals on the way. Once the grapes have been harvested (by hand) and sorted twice, there is a cold maceration to transmit all the colour, aromas and tannins held in the grape’s skin to the wine. There are then several instances of punching down during fermentation. Next, the wine is matured for 12 months in French oak barrels (20% new wood). The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. In the glass it has an intense, crimson colour, and a delicate nose of blueberry and pepper. On the palate we find a lovely, tannic underscore that is perfectly balanced with the acidity and alcohol of the wine. It will pair nicely with cured red meat.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 marked label, 1 stained label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Haut Médoc
    • Classification: Cru Bourgeois
    • Producer/Owner: Jean et François Nony
    • Vintage: 1986
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Conventional 
    • Size (in ha): 43
    • Volume: 220000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2% Petit verdot
    Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme Cru Bourgeois
    Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme Cru Bourgeois

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    Château Caronne Sainte-Gemme Cru Bourgeois 1986

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