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Stock Status: No Per Case / Size: 12 x 750ml Intro: From the beginning of their adventure, Yves and Nadine made sure to surround themselves with a faithful and talented team who work hard to ensure the wines produced at the Château Hostens-Picant show consistent quality and a unique identity. Nowadays the couple’s two daughters, Charlotte and Valentine, have taken charge of the estate and work with the same passion they’ve inherited from their parents. Valentine develops the estate’s business in France and across the world whilst Charlotte, her big sister, deals with communication and tourism. Description: The Château Hostens-Picant rouge is the signature red wine produced at the Château Hostens-Picant. It is produced with great care and close attention to detail. For its plot selection, the most mature vines are prioritized. Its terroir and production techniques make sure it ages in the very best conditions. It is available in many places of excellence and distinction. Vinification: 70% merlot - 30% cabernet franc Vinification/maturation: Vinification in stainless steel Vats. Maturation in barrels for 10 to 12 months. Age of the vines: 15 to 20 years Flavours: The robe of Château Hostens-Picant 2016 is of a dark red with brilliant reflections. From the first nose, this solar vintage is smelt with notes of plums, cherry plums, then notes of red berries such as the strawberry and the raspberry. The silky attack precedes the fresh and velvety tannic frame. The finale confers to this wine a classic style with lots of freshness and a good length. Its potential of lying down is around fifteen years. Plan to carafe it one or two hours before enjoying. Food Pairings: Red meats, lamb, duck confit, livarot, cheese, etc. Review: JAMES SUCKLING: 91-92 points JANCIS ROBINSON: 16/20 British Journalist Tim Atkin: 91 Le Figaro Vin, French magazine: 16.5/20 |
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