“Château GRAND ABORD is located in Portets near Bordeaux, on the left blank of the Garonne River, through the Graves Appellation area. The name of Grand Abord is very old, the Garonne River flew close to this property, and boats used to do a "Grand Abordage" great berthing. The Vineyard, created in 1720 belongs to the family since 6 generations. Its surface is about 26 ha.”
Grapes varieties: Merlot 80% and Cabernet sauvignon 20%
Age of the vineyard: Average 35 years old
Plantation density: 5.600 plants / hectare
Soil: Gravels, limestone
Yield: In July, « green harvesting » to limit the yield around 50 Hectolitres/ha
Harvesting : Machine
Vinification: Maceration before fermentation at low temperature for 7 days. Fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats for 20 days. Maceration post-fermentation for 4 to 7 days.
Ageing: In concrete vats for one year.
Production: 35.000 bottles
Packaging: Bottle of 750 ml, card box or wood case for 6 or 12
Tasting: Cabernet brings aroma and texture and Merlot softness and bouquet. Elegant and finely textured, fine and aromatic. Easygoing and fruity wine to be served at any time
References:
2009 : "Coup de coeur" LE POINT - Silver medal DECANTER
2012 : Commended medal DECANTER 2014 - Gold medal Korea Wine Challenge 2017
2014 : Gold medal JWC 2016
2015 : Gold medal Vins de Bordeaux 2017 - 1 Guide HACHETTE 2018 - Bronze medal DECANTER 2017 - Bronze medal JWC 2017 - 16/20 LE POINT – Special wines