Vin rouge Château Le Sanctuaire Cuvée Eclipse Bordeaux

Cuvée Éclipse by Château Le Sanctuaire

This special cuvée « L’Eclipse» by Château Le Sanctuaire bears it’s name from the last solar eclipse in France. The plot of merlot selected for this cuvée was planted on August 11th, 1999 the day of the last total solar eclipse in France.

This plot of merlot dedicated to create this vintage presents an excellent exhibition and also take advange of a clay and limenstone soil producing a rich expression of merlot.

Tasting Notes

The dark purple color is a fine introduction to the fruity and spicy nose at the same time. The ample and generous mouth allows to enjoy a beautiful composition of ripe fruit notes and soft tannins, balanced and powerful ending. Ideal on a prime rib of beef, a lamb, farmhouse cheeses.

Appellation

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

Grape Varietal

100% Merlot

Planting Density

5000 feet / hectares

Production

9 000 bottles approximately

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