Château Plaisance, Grand Cru, St Emilion 2004 Grape Varieties 85% Merlot 10% Cabernet Sauvingon 5% Cabernet Franc Food Matching Note: A concentrated and ripe tannic structure make it perfect for red meat dishes, but it has the suppleness to be enjoyed on its own, or with lighter food. Tasting Note: Deep ruby in the glass with concentrated black fruit and oak aromas. On the palate, the wine is powerful, with classy wood treatment and a wonderfully rich, sensuous structure and a long finish. Watchwords are accessibility, concentration and supple balance. Vinification Note: Location: Grand Cru Saint-Emilion AOC, in the commune of Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens. Soil: sandy clay and gravel with excellent drainage. Size of the vineyard: 16 hectares. Average Age of vines: 25 years. Density: 6000 plants/ha. Culture: Manual stripping of the canopy near the fruit. Green grape harvest, selection of 8 bunches per plant. Harvest: manual, in small boxes, at optimum maturity. Vinification: low temperature pre-fermention maceration for 3 or 4 days to enhance fruit flavour. Aging: approximately 16 months in oak, punctuated by 4 traditional rackings. Production : 60 000 bottles. Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £19.87 (Including VAT at 20%)