Entre-Deux-Mers is one of the most exciting sub-regions in Bordeaux today. Producers are starting to respect the potential of their terroirs, which has in turn elevated the quality of the wines significantly in the last decade.
One of the leading estates, Château Sainte-Marie, works organically in some of the highest hilltops in the entire Bordeaux region. They are south-facing, making it relatively easy to obtain optimum ripeness, which is not always a given in Entre-Deux-Mers.
What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
Varietal Notes
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from vines planted in the 1970s. The vines are non-clonal, massal selection.
Soil
Silt, clay-limestone
Viticulture
The vineyard is farmed organically, yields are kept low, and grapes are all hand harvested, which is rare in the area.
Vinification
Cool fermentation, skin maceration, stainless steel aging, and very light fining and filtering.
Aging
12 months in French oak (20% new)
Details
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Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend
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Vintage
2022
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied