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Château Eyquem

CÔTES DE BOURG

BORDEAUX

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Located in the Côtes de Bourg, on the right bank of the Gironde, the vines were first planted here by the Romans. The prestigious 17th-century manor house, Château Eyquem, was once the home of Louis d'Eyquem, a relative of the famous philosopher, Michel Eyquem de Montaigne.

The Château has a magnificent panoramic view of the Gironde estuary where the Dordogne and the Garonne rivers meet. The vineyard has a fine clay-limestone soil and temperate microclimate thanks to the nearby rivers.

Owners since the 20th century, we have refurbished the Château and expanded the vineyard. In keeping with our respect

to the environment, vines at Château Eyquem are grown according to the precepts of sustainable viticulture.

With cellars located in a former quarry, this estate has a first class vineyard producing a well-structured and refined wine. It has a fine ruby-red color and a powerful bouquet with hints of violet and many of the characteristics of a great wine. Château Eyquem has very good ageing potential and is always very much appreciated by connoisseurs.

Thanks to the diversity and the complexity of its aromas, Château Eyquem goes perfectly with red meat, either grilled or marinated, as well as fish with a strong flavour and cheeses. Château Eyquem is also amazing served with Asian food.

Châteeu Eyquem

Côtes de Bourg I Bordeau

Eqyuem is named after a nephew of a French philosopher who lived on the estate. Locate on the Cotes Du Bourg it sits opposite another famous name, Chateau Margaux which can be seen from the Chateau.

The classic Cote Du Bourg Bordeaux Red, it appeals to those looking for a good bottle of wine to enjoy over a nice long evening with family and friends.

We highly recommend PATIENCE as decanting this wine reaps rewards that go far beyond the price you pay.

An AOC, and award-winning this Merlot-based red cellars well and is really coming of age after 05 years in the bottle – properly stored.

TASTING RESULTS

With cellars located in a former quarry, this estate has a first-class vineyard producing a well-structured and refined wine. It has a fine ruby-red color and a powerful bouquet with hints of violet and many of the characteristics of a great wine. Château

Eyquem has very good ageing potential and is always very much appreciated by connoisseurs.

OUR CULINARY ADVICE

Thanks to the diversity and the complexity of its aromas, Château Eyquem goes perfectly with red meat, either grilled or marinated, as well as fish with a strong flavour and cheeses. Château Eyquem is also amazing served with Asian food.

Appellation

Côtes de Bourg

Surface / Density

31 hectares / 6 000 pieds/ha

Type of soil

Clayey-calcareous over subsoil clayey and stony

Production / Yield

1 300 hectoliter on average /

between 50 and 55 hl/ha

Grape varieties

• 60 % : Merlot

• 30 % : Cabernet Sauvignon

• 10 % : Malbec

Vinification

Traditional with fermentation time during 3 to 4 weeks checking of temperature during fermentation hot maceration at the end of the fermentation process.

Ageing

6 months in tanks, then 12 to 14 months ageing in oak barrels before bottling.

Distribution

• 80 % general public customers from Normandy, visited for the last 5 generations

• 15 % Bordeaux wine merchants

• 5 % export

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