Chateau Vertheuil

Chateau Grand Pique-Caillou
Second vin du Château Verthieul

History:
Chateau de Vertheuil Montaunoir is a family estate located 45 km southeast of Bordeaux, on the hillside overlooking the Garonne river. The vineyards were purchase by the grandfather of Genevieve Ricard who was dedicated to producing a congenial wine in order to provide for his large family. It is current operated by Genevieve with her husband Philippe Durand who is the winemaker.

Vineyard area:
28 hectares .

Grape varieties:
Red: Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon.
White: Sauvignon blanc, Muscadelle, Semillon.

Soil:
Calcareaus.

Making and maturing
The wines are made using traditional methods. The reds are in concrete lined vats for three weeks and is circulated each morning and evening for about 1 hour. The wine is stored for 10 months and then bottled unfiltered. The whites are in stainless steel vats and the fermentation is controlled at 18c. The Croix du Mont grapes are harvested by hand and selected over four pickings. Temperatur is controlled at 21 degrees during fermentation and is halted by chilling

Wines and dishes:
The reds of Chateau Vertheuil Montaunoir enjoy the company of unsophisticated dishes such as rib steak à la Bordelaise, a rabit stew with wild thyme, a tart of pink mushrooms or a fruity comté cheese. For the whites, the most suitable is a Bethmale or a goat's cheese, and with cooked seafood and shellfish they are outstanding.The Croix du Mont is ideal as an aperitif by itself with fois gras. It also goes well with strong cheese and white meats .


 

Technical Summary:
The reds are full bodied wines that are marked by their structure and their balance. The whites charm the taster by their finess and elegance, and by an aromatic richness that make them attractive from early youth.
 
 







Chateau Grand Picque-Caillou
Second vin du Château Vertheuil


 


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Wines Stocked Retail Price:
Chateau Montaunoir 2004: Red Vintage:
Rich deep purple colour. Very pleasant fruity flavours on the tongue with soft tannins at the end which indicates a potential for ageing.
€13.50
Chateau Grand Pique-Caillou, 2005: Red vintage:
Nice red brilliant colour is characterised by blackberry aroma which blends well with hints of liquorice. "vin de terroir".
€13.50
Chateau de Verthieuil 2005:
This garnet red wine ii slightly fruity and smoky on the nose. The supple and round body does not lack power thanks to ts steady tannins promising good ageing. A slightly grilled finish from its 12 month's ageing in barrels.
€18.50
Chateau Montaunoir2007:
This dry white is livly with hints of lemon and grapefruit, and a fresh quality
€12.50
Chateau Montaunoir 2007
This Rose has subtle aromas. it is fresh and delicate on the tongue, to be enjoyed with any meal.
€12.50
Chateau Vertheuil St Croix du Mont 2003 50cl
A superb complex sweet wine. It has roasted aroma, with hints of honey and almounds.Will keep for about 20 years
€35.00
Chateau Montaunoir 2004 St Croix du Mont
A beautiful golden shiny colour. The mouth is round and delicate revealing hints of acacia and crystallises fruit.
€16.00