Tasting Notes
Produced by Nicola and Sean Allison, this Grave red shows a lean cherry and blackberry nose, with an attractive herbaceous tone and a tobacco note typical of Graves reds. the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot produces a medium-bodied red wine with fine tannins. A slight earthiness on the finish. Ecocert-certified organic.
Background
Château du Seuil was acquired by an entrepreneurial Welsh couple, Bob and Sue Watts in 1988. They renovated the Château, built a modern winery re-established many of the old vineyards. From this point on the wines became known for their very high quality and finesse. Today, Chateau du Seuil is co-owned and managed by Sean and Nicola Allison, following the traditions established by Nicola’s parents Bob and Sue. The estate of Chateau du Seuil encompasses a total of 25 hectares of vines of which approximately 65 percent are planted in red varieties of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and 35 percent in the white varieties of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. There are 15 hectares in the Graves appellation and 10 hectares in the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The Graves appellation vines are located mainly around the Château, in the village of Cerons itself and the nearby elevated plateau known as ‘Le plateau des Moulin’s a vent’. The vines are managed following organic certification with the objective of achieving a healthy vineyard at the same time minimising the impact on the environment. Sean and Nicola are involved in every aspect of making their wines from the vineyards through to the final bottle. Extensive use is made of the best in traditional winemaking methods coupled with the advantages of modern technologies and temperature control during vinification. The Château du Seuil Graves red wine is made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The finished wine is aged in French oak for up to 18 month prior to bottling.
Food Matching
Try steak, roast lamb and tomato based pasta sauces.
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