Chateau de Panigon 2012

This magnificent Medoc reveals a splendid garnet colour tinged with brighter red. A delicate palate, notes of spice and subtly integrated oak mingle with great finesse. Smooth tannins bear witness to its excellent ageing potential. An accomplished wine which does honour to the Cru Bourgeois family of which it forms part. Pairs beautifully with roast lamb, rib steak, ceps with parsley and garlic sauce, roast duck, strong cheeses

The vineyard lies on slopes (65% gravel & 25% chalky clay) that are worthy of the greatest terroirs of the Medoc

Sustainable practices are used in the vineyards, featuring plot management. One of the most remarkable features of Chateau de Panigon is its exceptional terroir which benefits from the influence of both the nearby Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde river estuary, which collectively help the vines to grow well and the grapes to reach excellent maturation

Equipped with a modern winery, the Chateau vinifies all of its wines according to traditional methods, featuring separate parcel vinification in thermos regulated stainless steel vats, gentle extraction of juice by shedding, reassembly and pumping over several times a day, micro oxygenation under the cap and 3-5 week barrel fermentation

100% of the blend is aged for 12-18 months in 33% new French Oak barrels

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