Château Chambert 2016 (75cl)

Chambert 2016 is very fruit forward with great elegance, it’s the first vintage where oak barrels are all replaced with larger oak vats of 3,000 litres ; it’s a new era for Chambert excellence !

Variety: 100% Malbec

Vineyards: a combination of vineyards from 3 types of unique soil: brown clay-limestone, iron rich clay-sidérolithic and Kimméridgien limestone.  The vines are about 40 years old on average.  Planting density: 4,500 feet/ha.  Average yield: 30 hl/ha. Organic and biodynamic agriculture.

Winemaking: Fermentation with indigenous yeast at controlled temperature (28-30°C), in small concrete tank separately.  We look for gentle extraction so to have quality tannin profile.  Maceration post fermentation usually lasts about 15 days.  Malo-lactic fermentation and 12 to 15 months of aging in foudre of 30HL. Consultant wine maker : Stephane Derenoncourt.

Denomination: red wine AOP Cahors

Tasting suggestion: Served between 14° and 16°C. This wine is can be drink with refined dishes.

Keeping potential: to drink within the 10 or 15 yers after bottling

Alcohol content : 13,5%

Distinctions:

93/100 : Wine Enthusiast (2020)

93/100 : RVF 2021 Guide – Les Meilleurs Vin de France