Appellation : Saint‐Émilion
Grape varieties : 
70 % Merlot for roundness, 30% Cabernet Franc for finesse and elegance 
A Bordeaux Blend, at its most basic, is any combination of those grape varieties typically used to make the red wines of Bordeaux.
 
TASTING NOTES: 
Medium heavy bodied red wine, balanced and elegant.  
Powerful structure and deep smooth flavors. Dark fruits and berries such as plum and blackcurrant. 
Tannins tend to be moderately high, giving a firm structure.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Most appreciated when served with various meats, especially dishes prepared with wine, mushroom or port wine sauce.
Serve at room temperature, but not warm (68 to 70 degrees is ideal). 
Best if decanted or opened 30 minutes to two hours before serving.
WINERY NOTES: 
Château Haut‐Castelot, Saint‐Emilion, is owned by Jean‐François Janoueix. 
It is the second wine of the Château Castelot, Saint‐Emilion Grand Cru, because the Chateau Haut-Castelot vines are still young. 
The vineyard benefits from a nice micro‐climate thanks to its ideal exposure. Its situation optimizes the maturity of the grapes, allowing Saint‐Emilion to reach exceptional levels. The harvest is picked and sorted by hand.
 
Soil type: Siliceous on gravelly and ferruginous subsoil (so precious for wine aromas)