| Producer | Chateau Cap de Merle Saint Emilion |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Lussac Saint Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 91256 |
| Size | 750ml |
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A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Its delicate and pleasantly complex bouqueet can be described as a combination of woodiness and slightly over-ripe fruits. It is a refreshing wine that lingers, leaving a pleasant finish. It is a ripe, fruity and balanced wine that pairs well with all meats and pastas.
In the spring of 1966, Roland Bel bought Château Cap de Merle, which at the time included a vineyard of 3 hectares. Today, the estate is run by his two sons, Alain and Jean-Marie, and the vineyards spread over 25 hectares.
Farming practices: sustainable. Each vine has a fifty-year lifespan, and thus it is of utmost importance to protect its health for the long term. The vineyard is continuously monitored to ensure that enemies, such as parasites or fungi, are kept to a level below threat. For example, natural predators are encouraged to check the presence of larva from moths (cochylis and eudemis) whose eggs form tiny ruts on grape skins and thus enable the onset of grey rot. As a result of this practice, more intensive treatments are unnecessary.
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