Lot presentation
Château Grate-Cap 1979
The wine
Planted in gravelly soil on a subsoil rich in iron residues, this superb terroir produces 48,000 bottles of full-bodied wine with a rich bouquet and elegant, supple tannins.
About the Producer Château Grate-Cap
Château Grate-Cap occupies an area of 12 hectares, 8 of which are planted with vines. The name Grate-Cap comes from the Latin, gratum caput which, rather succinctly, means, a group of vines producing a delicious wine!
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 Low neckObservations: 2 Highly marked labels, 2 Very dirty labels, 2 Damaged labels, 2 Highly stained labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pomerol
Owner: SCEA Vnes Albert Janoueix
Vintage: 1979
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 8 hectares
Volume: 48000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine