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Chateau Hyot Bordeaux Red 75cl

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75cl
Description

Sun-ripened dark plums, blackberries, and toasty oaky notes are the hallmarks, with a slight earthiness underpinning this wine.  It's from Castillon, east of St. Emilion, considered one of the better-value regions of Bordeaux.

Food match:    Enjoy with roast and chargrilled/barbecued dishes.

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  • Ch. Hyot is closely linked to the French Revolution. There is a monument here marking this period.
  • Alain Aubert and his wife Bernadette are the current owners. Domaines Alain Aubert combines vineyards from the Aubert and Faume winemaking families, from which Bernadette hails.
  • Varieties:  70% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc.  Average age of vines: 35 years. Grapes are hand-picked.  
  • Matured in oak barrels (some of which is new, adding to toastiness), for approx. 18 months.