90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Condom
Built in 1690 by Sieur de Condom - Perceval, Kings of France's squire.
Located in Loubes-Bernac.
A wines storehouse where modernism - with a stainless steel tank for
vinifications and tradition a underground and arched cellar where wines are
growing old are presents.
Country and Region: Bordeaux, France
Producer: Flavones
Classification: Cotes de Duras
Vintages available: 2002
Red or white: Red
Grape Varieties: 90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Maturation and Vinification
Produced from 15 year old vines. The vineyard covers 5 hectares of chalky
clay soil and is situated on Loubes-Bernac, 16 km north east from Duras. The
wine is vinified traditionally in temperature controlled stainless steel
vats. It is then aged in oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant red with purple sheen. Powerful nose. Very good tannic structure
developing into a long aftertaste
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