Château Les Cèdres 2009
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2009
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Syrah (40%) & Merlot (15%)
Climate: Mediterranean climate with dry warm summers during the day and cooler nights
Vineyard: North Beqaa (east facing slopes of 1,280 - 1,620m altitude) & Zahle (east facing slopes with 900 - 1000m altitude)
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 15 days
Oak type & maturation: French oak barrels for 18 months
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.49, RS 0.0 g/l
Alcohol: 15%
Notes: A well-structured wine with soft, well integrated tannins and a long finish. The earthiness of beetroot acts as the perfect foil to the lusciousness of black cherries… smoky cedar, blackcurrant, mint, vanilla… A very sensual drop.
