Chateau Grand Barail - Montagne-Saint-Emilion

DESCRIPTION / TASTING NOTE

The nose is fruity and reveals some spiciness, a fine power and fleshiness of the fruit. The palate is mineral, racy and long, offering a certain lightness, acidity and length of fruit. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blackberry, pulpy cherry and, more slightly, blackcurrant, combined with a fine hint of star anise and a subtle hint of toast/almost roasted in the background. Good length.

ABOUT PRODUCER

François and Maria-Dolorès LINARD acquired the vines and the cellar of LA CLAYMORE in 2001. When the estate was created in 1960, the vines covered 33 hectares.

The year 2015 marked an important stage, with the acquisition of Château de Faise whose vines border those of Château la Claymore. The total vineyard area thus covers 45,50 hectares, including 30 hectares of Lussac Saint-Emilion, 7,50 hectares of Montagne Saint-Emilion and 8 hectares of Bordeaux Supérieur.

François LINARD belongs to the great family of the wine growers « Vignerons Indépendants », and is continuing to develop the estate, focusing on two main objectives: quality, respect for the soil and traditions.