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Tasting notes

Having received many appraisals over the last 10 years, this family vintage contributes to the renown of the appellation. Aromas of currants, dark chocolate and red tile follow through to a full body, tight tannin texture and a focused and precise finish. Shows energy and intensity.

Scores & accolades

	Vintage 2006 : Robert Parker 90 - Decanter 3* Vintage 2009 : Robert Parker 87-89 - Decanter 15
	Vintage 2015 : James Suckling 92 -Decanter 16.5 Vintage 2016 : James Suckling 90 - Neal Martin 90 - Yves Beck 91 Vintage 2018 : James Suckling 92

Château Barrabaque Prestige

Red

A wine making property since the 18th century, Château Barrabaque has belonged to the Noël family since 1936.
An exceptional terroir: in the Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac wine regions, close to Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, the Château produces some of the great Bordeaux wines, mostly Merlot.

TECHNICAL INFO
Appellation	Canon-Fronsac
VINEYARD	10 hectares
TYPICAL BLEND	18% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Malbec 80% Merlot
VINES	On clay-limestone soil facing due south and siliceous clay at the bottom of the hillside. The operation of the vineyard is precise, traditional and considerate.
HARVEST	Manual in crates at maturity. Careful sorting of the grape harvest after destemming.
ŒNOLOGIST	Caroline Noël-Barroux succeeded Nicole Noël, her mother, in 2004.
VINIFICATION	Fermentation in temperature-controlled cement vats with a long maceration of at least 4 weeks.
AGEING	15 to 18 months in 30% new French oak barrels
PRODUCTION	15,000 Bottles
ALCOHOL CONTENT	14.5% vol.
CLOSURE TYPE	Cork
PACKAGING	Cartons of 12 bottles