Description
Château Chante Alouette is located in the heart of Saint-Emilion appellation, neighboring the Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” Château Pavie and the Grand Cru Classé La Gaffelière. The sandy soil on clay veins brings elegance, charm and suppleness to the wine and allows Château Chante-Alouette to claim the Grand Cru appellation each year. The blend consists of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc aged in 30% new French oak for 12 month.
Tasting Notes :
On the nose reveals notes of pulpy juicy blackberry, ripe cassis and hints of violet combined with touches of morello cherry, crushed raspberry and hints of licorice stick, black tea, saffron, fine tonka bean and vanilla bean. On the palate it expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, blackcurrant and subtle bright raspberry combined with nuances of creamy/fresh plum as well as hints of lilac, licorice stick, touches of sweet spice and an imperceptible hint of coffee in the background. The tannins are finely mellow with good length.
