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Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and stainless steel vats, it has a vibrant color, fruity and oaky aromas, and a smooth, luscious palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat terroir is Eclat de Tour de Pez Saint Estèphe AOP 2022 produced on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soils, typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow is Eclat de Tour de Pez Saint Estèphe AOP 2022 vinified and aged?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced using traditional cultivation methods, L'Eclat de Tour de Pez is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (one-wine and two-wine barrels) and stainless steel vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of Eclat de Tour de Pez Saint Estèphe AOP 2022?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine has a bright, lustrous red color. The nose reveals fruity aromas and well-integrated oak, with a pronounced Cabernet character. 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Aromas of red fruit and spicy notes for a balanced structure, typical of this Médoc appellation renowned for its age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat terroir is Château Bel Air Maison Querre Saint Estèphe 2017 produced on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Saint Estèphe AOP appellation is located in the Médoc, in northern Bordeaux, on soils composed of gravel and clay that promote good water retention. This type of terroir produces red wines with a firm tannic structure, capable of aging for several years. The region's oceanic climate, tempered by the Gironde estuary, allows for the gradual ripening of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grape varieties traditionally grown in this appellation are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, blended in proportions unique to each estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the tasting profile of Château Bel Air Maison Querre Saint Estèphe 2017?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2017 Saint Estèphe from Château Bel Air, Maison Querre, presents aromas of red fruit accompanied by a spicy note. Its structure is described as balanced, offering an accessible tasting without excessive tannic austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes pair with Château Bel Air Maison Querre Saint Estèphe 2017?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA red wine from Saint Estèphe classically pairs with grilled or roasted red meats, game, and aged hard cheeses. 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Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which are new, it reveals aromas of blackcurrant and vanilla, a full-bodied palate with supple tannins, and a spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat terroir is Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020 produced on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Cossieu-Coutelin covers 3.3 hectares in the Saint-Estèphe appellation in the Haut-Médoc, 60 kilometers northwest of Bordeaux. The vines, planted at a density of 8,000 plants per hectare and averaging 28 years old, are planted on elevated gravelly slopes. The yield is 50 hectoliters per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow is Château Cossieu Coutelin Cheval Quancard Saint-Estèphe AOP 2020 vinified and aged?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend consists of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification begins with 4 days of cold maceration, followed by 32 days of gentle fermentation at 27°C. 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