CHATEAU ESCOT 2018 CRU BOURGEOIS AOC MEDOC

VINEYARD 14 hectares on clay soil over limestone and sand. The soil is cold, which generates a maturity bunches slowly and thus produces a very aromatic grape. What a joy for a winemaker to be able to present a vintage as beautiful as 2018 and to be supported by international critics! Indeed, despite a lot of spring rain, we were spared the frost and we had a beautiful hot and dry summer allowing us to wait patiently for the optimal maturity of each of the plots, without pressure. We have a wine that is more aromatic than ever and a beautiful color that intensifies over the months: the results of our constant vigilance, and our concern to maintain Escot at the level you know. The difficulties linked to an always capricious climate do not weaken our desire to strive for excellence, and this year we are truly rewarded.. GRAPE VARIETIES 40% Cabernet-Sauvignon 58% Merlot 2% Petit Verdot Planting density: between 6,600 and 10,000 vines per hectare The vineyard is very qualitative because the vines have been established for an average of 35 years. PRODUCTION About 40,000 bottles. VINIFICATION The harvest took place from October 4 to 19. Manual and mechanical harvesting are sorted and destemmed. After a cold pre-fermentation extraction to increase the potential aromatic, the vinification is traditional. The temperature is regulated so as not to harden the tannins that we want flexible. BREEDING 24 months of aging between vats and barrels. TASTING Château Escot 2018 presents a purple color, with a violet tint and a black core. Velvety nose with ripe fruit in the background. Well-balanced palate with soft tannins, ripe fruit and a nice length. TASTING TIPS Meat: poultry or game birds, lamb, grilled beef, stews, roast veal or pork Accompaniment: potatoes with coarse salt, cream and onion, porcini mushrooms, pasta, vegetables. Cheese: parmesan, sheep's cheese. Dessert: red fruit desserts, chocolate cake. Notes: 91 points James Suckling Silver Medal 2020