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Plaisance Bordeaux Superieur
Chateau Plaisance
France - Bordeaux - Bordeaux Superieur

A deep purple color, powerful and elegant wine with a rich nose, fruit aromas. Well-balanced, powerful yet refined on the palate with present but mellow woody tannins, fruit flavors.  Decant for an hour or two before serving so the wine can express its full flavor.

Specifications
Appellation
Bordeaux Superieur
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
70 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon,10 % Petit Verdot
Soil type
Loamy clay
Vinification
The grapes are hand-harvested at full maturity. Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats between 28 degrees - 30 degrees C. Only 50 to 75% of the annual production is selected from vats for bottling. Aging in oak casks (20% to 30% new barrels every year).
Pairings

Grilled vegetables and grilled steaks will be a perfect match, but pizza, pasta and hamburger will work very well too !

Reviews and News

2009 Château Plaisance Bordeaux Supérieur - 90 PTS - WE

2009 Château Plaisance Bordeaux Supérieur - 90 PTS - WE

Wine Enthusiast 90 Pts"This is a firmly structured and concentrated wine, featuring black fruit that has the weight to balance the dense, solid tannins. Powered by the richness of the vintage, this should age for 3–4 years. - R.V."

Wine Enthusiast (February 2013), 90 pts

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2006 Château Plaisance Bordeaux Supérieur - 87 PTS - WE

2006 Château Plaisance Bordeaux Supérieur - 87 PTS - WE

Wine Enthusiast 87 Pts"A firm, dry textured wine, with tannins that are now losing more fruity character. It needs at least an hour in a decanter to show its more balanced nature. Ready to drink. — R.V."

Wine Enthusiast (September 1st 2012), 87 pts

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Producer Information: Chateau Plaisance

Château Plaisance is located in the Médoc area, at the border of the Margaux AOC, overlooking the Gironde estuary of the Garonne river. Owned by Jean-Louis and Isabelle Chollet since ...
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