Chateau Le Thil 2019
Tasting notes from Fabien Teitgen, Winemaker:
“Le Thil 2019 shows a deep garnet color. The nose delivers plum and cherry aromas.
The palate is full, round, and smooth, offering rich flavors of black fruits.
The finish is long and fresh, with a mineral and limestone touch.”
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Vineyard Details:
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Total area: 11 hectares
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10 ha of Merlot
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1 ha of Cabernet Franc
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Soil: Clay-limestone
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Yield: 36 hl/ha
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Average Vine Age: 15 years
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Massal Selection: Estate-sourced rootstocks
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Blend:
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95% Merlot
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5% Cabernet Franc
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Winemaking:
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Double sorting (before and after destemming)
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Aging:
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14 months in oak barrels
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30% new barrels
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Barrels crafted in the estate’s own cooperage
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Sustainability & Innovation:
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Stealth Cellar: Positive-energy winery with COâ‚‚ recycling into baking soda
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Organic certification: In its second year of organic conversion
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Grapes are not crushed before vat fermentation
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Gentle extraction via soft punch-downs and occasional pump-overs
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