| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.0% |
Château Perron
2016Among the elite wines from Lalande-de-Pomerol
91
SUCKLING
Spec sheet
The wine
Château Perron is a faithful representation of the AOC Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation and the amazing Merlot grapes it is home to. A deep and complex red wine, up among the elite wines of the region thanks to the excellent work carried out by the winery.
What does this wine taste like?
Displaying a noticeably dark colour and ruby-red and violet glints, Château Perron offers intense and expressive aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, spices and a perfectly balanced toasted touch. Fatty and fruity tannins become seductive and moreish with time, making for a harmonious, silky drink with a long and lingering finish.
View | Deep / Violet glints |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Ripe fruit / Vanilla / Spices / Toasty notes |
Mouth | Oily / Fruit-forward / Intense / Balanced / Long finish |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
Red meats / T-bone steak / Feathered game / Blue cheeses
Ratings and awards
| 2016 | 91 SK |
|---|
SK: Suckling
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Winemaking
| Vinification material | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | Between 12 and 18 months |
| Barrel age | New, second and third year |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Vine age | Between 25 and 65 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Gravel in the depth |
| Climate | Oceanic climate |
| Surface area | 15.00 hectares |
The winery
Château Perron
Located on the outskirts of the village of Lalande de Pomerol and dating back to 1647, Château Perron is one of the oldest properties in this appellation. It has belonged to the Massonie family since 1958 and is currently run by the third generation. Michel Massonie, who has recently chaired the Grand Conseil du Vin de Bordeaux, was also one of the founding clerks of the AOC Lalande de Pomerol. In 1999 he handed over the running of the Château Perron estate to his...
