Château Martet 2021 - Réserve de Famille

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Sainte Foy Côtes de Bordeaux

Vinified by Louis Mitjavile

A true reference in the Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, La Réserve de Famille has made the reputation of the property.

A top-of-the-range wine, with a sensual smoothness and a great suppleness in the mouth. Notes of blackberries, truffles and round and velvety tannins offer pleasure and finesse. A must for a great Bordeaux wine.

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• Appellation : Sainte-Foy Côtes de Bordeaux
• Vineyard: 33 ha including 17 ha for the Family Reserve.
• Grape variety : 100% Merlot
• Soil: ferrous gravel clayey limestone gravel
• Environmental approaches: rational soil tillage, organic fertilizers, gradual elimination of weed killers, HVE3 certification in progress.
• Maturing : 18 months in new barrels from Radoux Blend.
• Dress : purplish red
• Nose: blackberry, prune, truffle
• Mouth: balanced and robust, smooth and tasty, the black fruit dominates.
• Alcohol: 15%.
• To serve: open 1 to 2 hours before, between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.
• Keeping: to drink or to keep (excellent)
• Wine and food pairing: red meats (prime rib), game, duck, wild mushrooms and dishes in sauce

 The story

Louis Mitjavile, nicknamed “Loulou”, is the son of François Mitjavile, an iconic Bordeaux winemaker. He carries on the family tradition at Domaine de l'Aurage, located in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The Mitjavile family is renowned for its meticulous approach to viticulture, focusing on the Merlot grape variety and paying particular attention to every stage of production, from pruning the vines to selecting perfectly ripe grapes. Their aim is to create powerful, tannic wines that can be enjoyed young without the need for long cellar ageing. Louis maintains this tradition, producing wines with the same precision and tannic structure as the other family crus, asserting, “We don't change our guns! 45 years and counting!”