Presentation
Presentation
This remarkable wine immediately attracts one's attention because of its
deep reddish-black colour. The bouquet strikes a fine balance between vanilla nuances, smoky aromas and ripe fruit (mainly blackcurrant) overtones. Château Grossombre starts out quite smooth and is altogether generous and well-structured on the palate. Spicy, oaky notes prolong the pleasure of this rich wine that deserves to age.
deep reddish-black colour. The bouquet strikes a fine balance between vanilla nuances, smoky aromas and ripe fruit (mainly blackcurrant) overtones. Château Grossombre starts out quite smooth and is altogether generous and well-structured on the palate. Spicy, oaky notes prolong the pleasure of this rich wine that deserves to age.
The vintage
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine ... Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and clay-siliceous
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape harvest: Mechanical harvests
Grape harvest: Mechanical harvests
Harvest
09/17/2018
Winemaking
ln stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels.
Varietals
Merlot : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : 30.38 ha
Age of vines : 17 years old
Contains egg or egg products.
Advice
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Colour of this Château Grossombre is a beautiful, deep cherry red.
The nose is very elegant and complex. lt reveals a pleasant blend of woody notes from the ageing process, as well as gourmet fresh fruit and red and black fruit (Morello cherry).
The attack is straightforward, with a lovely roundness in the middle palate. This is a well-structured wine. Good length. The finish is just as pleasant, without any aggressiveness. A certain freshness, already apparent on the nose, is also present here.
The nose is very elegant and complex. lt reveals a pleasant blend of woody notes from the ageing process, as well as gourmet fresh fruit and red and black fruit (Morello cherry).
The attack is straightforward, with a lovely roundness in the middle palate. This is a well-structured wine. Good length. The finish is just as pleasant, without any aggressiveness. A certain freshness, already apparent on the nose, is also present here.
Food pairings
This very pleasant wine is the ideal companion for mushroom soup, grilled pork chops or chicken escalope cordon bleu.
