AOP BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR
CHATEAU DES ARRAS is a family business for 3 generations, the winery is ran by two sisters involved in both wine growing and wine making. In the 50s their grandfather decided to grow vines, a full underground drainage system was put in place to maintain the natural flow of rainwater and stimulate the vines. Moreover, the soil has the required qualities to grow vines with a layer of clay that allows the roots to spread and to draw nutriments.
Depending on the quality of the soil, you select the vines that are the most likely to use the natural available resources. The selection depends on a study of the underground. Even though, sometime when the vines get old they will develop differents needs. Bringing natural fertiliser is a good option to help the vines.
It is important to respect the natural balance and that they have been doing for a long time by doing a sustainable agriculture, today we go further by getting the HVE (high Environmental Value) certification and turning to organic in 2020.
WINE RANGE
OUR BEST SELLING WINES:
CUVEE TRADITION 2016 - RED
APPELLATION
AOP Bordeaux Supérieur
VARIETALS
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet franc and 20% Cabernet sauvignon
TERROIR & VINIFICATION:
The soil is clay and limestone, located on the hillside the Dordogne river bank.
Density of vine is 5500 vines / hectare with an average age of 10 years.
The grapes are mechanically harvested, fermented and aged in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks.
7000 bottles of this cuvée are produced.
TASTING NOTES:
Appearance: purple red
Nose: red fruits, blackcurrant with a hint of liquorice
Palate: Concentrated, smooth and velvety tannins, displaying dark fruit flavors. Medium length
WINE AND FOOD PAIRING:
beef sirloin, a duck salad, pizza
Service temperature: 16 / 18°C
CUVEE PRESTIGE 2014 - RED
APPELLATION
AOP Bordeaux Supérieur
VARIETALS
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet franc and 20% Cabernet sauvignon
TERROIR & VINIFICATION:
The soil is clay and limestone, located on the hillside the Dordogne river bank.
Density of vine is 5500 vines / hectare with an average age of 50 years.
The grapes are mechanically harvested, fermented and in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. Aged in oak
barrels. We produced 10000 bottles of this cuvée.
TASTING NOTES:
Appearance: deep garnet
Nose: aromatic and elegant with blackberry notes
Palate: the aromas follow through to the palate and are completed by a nice structure and round tannins. Long finish.
WINE AND FOOD PAIRING:
red meat, duck dishes such as crispy duck and a selection of cheese
Service temperature: 16 / 18°C
