2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14
Chateau wine is a noble drink of French origin. This alcohol belongs to the category of First Grand Crus - this is confirmed by the official classification of Bordeaux wines in 1855. No wonder Chateau wine is so popular among real aesthetes.
Production Features
First of all, it should be noted that the grapes used for the production of the drink are carefully selected from each individual plot. After harvesting, it is subjected to a special process - fermentation, in order to preserve the identity of each of the sites. Chateau wine is unique in that its original traditions are preserved in the process of its production, but, nevertheless, all this is done using modern technologies.
Fermentation takes place in large vats made of natural high-quality precious wood. In them, the must is macerated for a certain time (usually the interval is 18-25 days). This is the initial stage of production, and after that the wine is tasted and then poured into other containers. Next comes the second stage of fermentation, which is also called malolactic fermentation,and it is final.
Wine Lafite - quality indicator
Special attention should be noted red Wine Chateau Lafite. A Bordeaux-type drink produced in the Medoc region. This wine gained its popularity in the Russian Federation at the end of the 19th century, and all because it was the main imported alcohol at that time.
In 1868, the Lafite vineyards were acquired by the Rothschilds. This event did not go unnoticed, since they made their loan conditional on the fact that Russia, it turns out, is obliged to import lafite. And in large quantities. As a result, it turned out that now the word "lafite" is synonymous with any refined and expensive wine. Today, one of the most prestigious drinks is Chateau de vin. The wine of this production is the embodiment of we alth, respectability and durability. After all, this alcoholic drink has been produced since 1868 - and such a period is a serious indicator.
Brand history
I would like to say that Chateau de vin is a wine that has long been a trademark. Over the years, the drinks that were produced by this company have either been transformed, or ceased to exist, or simply began to be produced in smaller quantities. Others, on the contrary, have reached the pinnacle of their prosperity.
It is interesting that under the name "Chateau" wines are produced in the Krasnodar Territory. They are also popular. These include premium class wines. They are made from grapes that are harvested on their ownplantations workers of the wine holding "Ariant". And the most famous representative of the company is the wines of Chateau Taman. The key to their success is carefully selected high-quality raw materials. The grapes are processed in production on the best equipment made in Italy, which makes it possible to perfectly develop wine material. To reduce the acidity in the drink, malolactic fermentation technology is used in the process. Due to this, it turns out to make the wines more harmonious and soft on the palate. And, most importantly, the entire production process is under the strict control of highly professional winemakers from France, from the province of Champagne.
Bordeaux - a classic of the wine genre
Such a drink as Bordeaux (Chateau) wine is today heard by all people, at least a little familiar with alcohol. Well, we should talk about him. Bordeaux wines are made in the South-West of France, in the region of the same name, after which this drink was named. The alcohol produced in this region is prepared exclusively in accordance with the traditions that are passed down from one generation to another. By the way, in the province of Bordeaux, more than ten thousand different producers are engaged in the production of wine.
Dry red wines are rightfully considered the best here. For their production, elite grape varieties are used - these are Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon, etc. Interestingly, Bordeaux wines are aged for at least 50 years, and as a maximum - a hundred. So it is not surprising that this magnificent drinkis a favorite among connoisseurs of high-quality and expensive alcohol.
Drink of true connoisseurs of wine
Well, now let's talk about individual drinks. You should start with the wine Carbonnier Rouge Pessac-Leognan. This is a drink aged since 1989, produced in France, characterized by a pleasant dark ruby hue and a soft, as if "woody" taste. A bottle of this wine costs about 13.5 thousand rubles. And this is still a small amount that can be given for Wine Chateau. The price of this drink varies depending on the grape variety, the length of exposure, the country in which it was produced, as well as other nuances. One bottle of Chateau La Fleur-Petrus can cost about a hundred thousand rubles - if it has been aged since 1989. There are others - 2004, 2008, for example. But seven-year-old wine will cost a lot - about 45 thousand rubles. So that kind of alcohol is a privilege for people who can afford it.
Inexpensive branded alcohol
But in fairness, I would like to note that there are more "budget options".
One of the inexpensive (at least, it can be called as such, meaning Chateau) is the wine le Grand Vostock produced in 2010. A high-quality and well-aged drink, ranked fourth in the list of the best wines of 2012 in the Russian Federation - its cost is 2400 rubles.
But there are also cheaper wines. Take, for example, ChateauDargo. Its cost is 200 rubles, but it should be understood that this is a young drink, with almost no aging. It belongs to the classification of table wines, and it will be an excellent choice for lovers of just such wines.
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