Description
Grape: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc
2nd wine of Ch. Beaumont. The vineyard of Chateau Beaumont has been known since 1824 and thirty years later its splendid castle in a Renaissance style was built. Various famous owners follow one another hoisting Beaumont to the forefront of the “Crus Bourgeois Supérieurs”. With the arrival of Mr. Etienne Priou (Manager) and with the guidance of Mr. Philippe Blanc (Ch. Beychevelle), the estate has taken a noticed qualitative turn-around since 1986 and continues to confirm its position among the sure values of its appellation and classification.
Winemaking
The vinification takes part in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Gravity is used to protect the grapes during alcoholic fermentation.
Ageing: After fermentation the harvest goes partly into oak barrels.
Bottling: at the chateau.