Clos du ChâtelardAnthologie Grand Cru
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Gamaret and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Anthologie Grand Cru of the Clos du Châtelard is in the top 10 of wines of Villeneuve.
Food and wine pairings with Anthologie Grand Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Anthologie Grand Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Anthologie Grand Cru
The Anthologie Grand Cru of Clos du Châtelard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, osso bucco of lamb or stuffed potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Châtelard's Anthologie Grand Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Anthologie Grand Cru from Clos du Châtelard are 2016, 2010, 2014, 2013 and 2009.
Informations about the Clos du Châtelard
The Clos du Châtelard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Villeneuve to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Villeneuve
Chablais AOC production area in Vaud (63 ha on the eastern shores of Lake Geneva, mild climate regulated by the lake, foehn aiding ripening, soils of alluvial limestone, moraines and gypsum): Chasselas leads in whites, fully expressing the Chablais terroir — mineral with fresh white fruits, taut and delicate, structure balanced by limestone. Pinot Noir and Gamay reds of character, the smallest production in Chablais, less harsh climate thanks to the lake.
The wine region of Vaud
World reference for Chasselas (~60% of the vineyard). Mineral, delicate whites with signature notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond and a saline touch, low acidity and a silky palate. Maximum expression in Lavaux (UNESCO 2007) on Lake Geneva terraces. Also La Côte, Chablais and the iconic Dézaley.
The word of the wine: Red winemaking
Transformation of grapes into must and wine under the effect of alcoholic fermentation. The vinification of red wines takes place in several stages: destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation, vatting, running off and maturing.
