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  Chateau Matras Saint Emilion Grand Cru  
 
Color: Red
Texture: Dry
Type: Blend
Region: France
Mevushal/Non-Mevushal: Non-Mevushal
Appellation: St. Emillion
 
 
The Château Matras is named after a part of a crossbow warriors used in the Middle Ages: it may also refer to the man who used these weapons. Situated in a beautiful location on the hills south of Saint Emilion, its vines are contiguous to the...
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The Château Matras is named after a part of a crossbow warriors used in the Middle Ages: it may also refer to the man who used these weapons. Situated in a beautiful location on the hills south of Saint Emilion, its vines are contiguous to the Chateaux Angelus. Perfectly protected from the north and east winds, the quality of crops are always outstanding. The former property of the Count of Carles, it is currently in the hands of Mrs.Gaboriaud who also operates the Château Hermitage in Saint Emilion and Château Bourseau in Lalande de Pomerol.
This region produces wines that are globally imitated but never equalled: Chateau Ausone, Chateau Petrus and Chateau Angelus to name but a few. Yet the historical recognition of wines from the right bank happened later than the Grave or Medoc. Even though wine has been produced since the time of the Roman conquest in the 11th century, the interest in this region only began during the construction of the bridge across the Dordogne in 1820. Everything here is different from other regions around Bordeaux: limestone soil, the climate has a slight maritime influence and strong temperature fluctuations, and the vast majority of grapes grown is Merlot. This gives the wine a bright and fruity roundness that makes them very accessible and pleasant in their early youth with an aging potential as important as the Grands Crus Classés Medoc from the best producers. Saint Emilion is perhaps the most accessible region to discover the Grands Vins de Bordeaux.

Robe: Red light, beautiful brightness and magnificent clarity.
Bouquet: The first aromas are of roasting coffee; floral notes (violets) and menthol. Thereafter; more subtle hints animal-like aromas.
Palate: The attack is fine with a nice body on the palate and considerable length. Nice aromas with great freshness.
Overall impression: A balanced wine with harmony that will not disappoint.
Service: To be decanted 1 to 2 hours before serving, serve around 17 ° C.

Robe: Red light, beautiful brightness and magnificent clarity.
Bouquet: The first aromas are of roasting coffee; floral notes (violets) and menthol. Thereafter; more subtle hints animal-like aromas.
Palate: The attack is fine with a nice body on the palate and considerable length. Nice aromas with great freshness.
Overall impression: A balanced wine with harmony that will not disappoint.
Service: To be decanted 1 to 2 hours before serving, serve around 17 ° C.

  
     
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