Château La Picherie
Montagne Saint-Emilion

Château La Picherie

Montagne Saint-Émilion

Origine – terroir
Château La Picherie is a tiny estate of 5 hectares owned by Rodolphe Guimberteau. Its 30 years old vineyard is ideally planted on clay and limestone soils at Montagne, near the medieval city of Saint-Émilion.

Vinification
Leaf-stripping and green harvesting in August.
Vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats:
Cold maceration at 10° C for 2-3 days
Punching of the cap twice a day
Long vatting of 35 days
Fermentation between 25 and 28° C.
Aging in French oak barrels for 12 months.

Grapes varieties
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes
Château La Picherie presents a deep garnet color.
The nose is warm, powerful and reveals ripe red fruit notes.
Great complexity on the palate with a strong tannic structure. A wine full of promises.

Food & wine pairing
Château La Picherie will be perfect with a rack of lamb, a grilled entrecote, a river fish in sauce or chocolate based desserts.
Servir entre 16° et 18°C.

Awards
2016: 90-91/100 – James Suckling
2015: Gold Medal – Concours De Bordeaux 2018