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Château Monconseil Gazin

Château Monconseil Gazin

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux - Red

  • Elaboration:

    First vineyard in Blaye to be independently audited and certified under the TERRA VITIS regime for sustainable viticulture. No chemicals - organic fertilizers only, treatments based on observation; encouragement of biodiversity and inter-row vegetation. Bud pruning, green harvesting and de-leafing for optimal fruit/leaf canopy balance where appropriate. Harvesting at optimal ripeness.

  • Blend: Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Malbec (10%)
  • Maturation: 12 months maturation in French oak barrels (25% new), bottled at the estate.
  • Terroir:

    By Plassac, one of the best sites on the limestone escarpment of Blaye; clay/limestone soils and stony subsoil give excellent drainage and deep rooting systems; South and South-West facing slopes ensure optimal ripening and maturity.

  • Best to drink: Drink 2 to 8 years.
  • Tasting Notes:

    « Inky dark purple core and hue. Pure and intense nose displaying violet, blackberry, cassis, fine spice and sage. The palate is dense and vigorous with conentrated young fruit, ripe tannin a fresh backbone and fine oak derived spiciness, well built with fine purity and persistency.
    Nicely done! »
    Andreas Larsson  June 2023

    Video available at  https://youtu.be/x136y0rwOws

    Serve at 17-18°C.


  • Awards:
    • 2020 : -  Silver Medal Challenge International du vin 2022
                   - 93 points Tasted by Andreas Larsson

    • 2019 : 1 Star Guide Hachette des Vins 2022
                Silver Medal Concours des Vins de France de Mâcon
                88 Decanter points
    • 2018 : 2 Stars Guide Hachette des Vins 2021
                Silver Medal Concours des Vignerons Indépendants de France
                90 Decanter points
    • 2016 : Gold Medal Concours des Grands Vins de France de Mâcon
                91 points Decanter  
                90 points Wine Enthusiast
    • 2015 : Gold Medal Concours des Vignerons Indépendants
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