Fiche Technique La Rode BR EN

Château La Rode
Location
Located at Saint-Philippe d' Aiguilhe, on the slopes of Castillon La Bataille,
in prolongation of those of Saint-Emilion, 50 km to the North-East of
Bordeaux.
Owner
Tél.
Fax.
Chairman
Technical Director
SCEA Vignobles FAUX
(33)5 57 88 94 17
(33)5 57 88 39 14
Jacques DE SCHEPPER
Jean Michel GARCION
A.O.C
Soil
Surface
Average Production
Age of the vineyard
Plant Density
Average Production
Grape Varieties
Côtes de Castillon
Clay-chalk ground and boulbenes
11.50 Hectares
50hl/ha
30 years on average
4 500 vines/hectare
600 Hectolitre
70% Merlot
20% Cabernet Franc
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Traditional. At the end of July a green harvest takes place to have optimal
yield control. Mechanical harvest.
In concrete and stainless steel tanks, 3 to 4 weeks of maceration according
to the year, with temperature control.
80% in tanks, 20% in oak barrels (1/3 of which are renewed each year).
This wine has an intense colour, with a nice touch of wood in the nose.
In the mouth it is well-balanced with tannins, full-bodied, solidly built.
8 to 15 years depending on the vintage.
Viticulture
Winemaking
Ageing
Tasting Notes
Cellaring
Note / Note
De nombreuses médailles aux concours régionaux et nationaux :
Concours Agricole de Paris :
Médaille d’Or, Années 1989 et 1990
Concours Agricole de Bordeaux :
Médaille de Bronze, Année 1996
Concours Agricole de Bordeaux :
Médaille d’Argent, Année 1999
Many
medals
in
regional
and
national
contests
:
Paris
Agricult
ural
Contest:
Gold
Medal,
in 1989
and
1990.
Bordeau
x
Agricult
ural
Contest:
Bronze
Medal in
1996.
Bordeau
x
Agricult
ural
Contest:
Silver
Medal in
1999.