Domaine de l’Aurage (red)
CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX
A rising star in the Castillon area, the Mitjavile family (Tertre Roteboeuf) have once again produced an extremely commendable wine.
WINE MAKER
Located in the Côtes de Castillon, an appellation which is becoming increasingly more popular, this property borders Saint Emilion.
SITE
Château Picque Caillou is located at the gates of the city of Bordeaux in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the Bordeaux vineyard’s historic cradle.
GRAPE VARIETY
85 % Merlot,
15 % Cabernet Franc
SOIL
Chalk, clay and limestone.
GROWING METHOD
25 year old vines with an average yield of 42 hectolitres / hectare.
SURFACE AREA
19 hectares.
DENSITY
6 000 vines / hectare.
VINIFICATION
4 weeks maceration
AGEING
18 months in oak barrels.