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Chateau Capion
FRANCE
2008 Fiona Rouge
Vin de Pays de l’Hérault
Blend: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc 10% Syrah.
Position in Vineyards: Exposed west, north-west.
Type of Soil: Limestone, well-drained.
Average Age of Vines: 30 years
Average Output: 40 hl/hectare for 3800 plantations per hectare.
Time of Harvest: Last week of September and the second week of October for the Cabernet Franc.
Vinification Details: Handpicked with double sorting. The grapes are cooled before proceeding with a cold maceration at 15°C. Then the fermentation begins, the temperature is controlled so that it does not rise above 26°C. We begin with the rundown and then daily punching and pumping three times per day. Skin contact lasts for 28-30 days. The wine ages on its sediment for ten months.
Type & Size of Barrels: French oak barrels of 225 liters, of which 40% new oak, 30% second and 30% third fill.
When Bottled: November 2009.
Maturation Potential: 2012
Winemaker’s Comments: Slightly oaky nose, with undertones of nutmeg, liquorice and blackcurrant. The wine has a lovely wood finish and suits perfectly to all cooked meats and cheese.
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