CHÂTEAU 2020
Drawing from the savoir-faire of six generations of winemaking in Bordeaux, CHÂTEAU 2020 is the 5th vintage of a new tradition of Grand Vin. Unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Our annual masterpiece demonstrating the world class potential of BC wine. The small yields of high quality 2020 fruit produced highly concentrated aromas: savoury cigar box, black currant and black truffle. Subtle cedar from French oak. A superb vintage. Crafted to last.
Food Pairing
Wild boar cooked underground with forest herbs. Pan-fried sweet breads. Pan-fried sweet breads. Alpindon cheese, cherry compote. Best friends.
Terroir
Merlot is grown at Kozier Organic Vineyard on the Naramata Bench, on west-facing slopes overlooking Okanagan Lake. Soils include both granite gravel and finer glacial sediments. Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon are grown just north of Oliver, on well-sorted rounded river rock and gravel, a remnant of post-glacial riverbed.
Winemaking
Hand-picked, separated into small lots to ferment in stainless steel.
Aging
Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 30% new for greater complexity and depth
Cellaring
Aging Potential
12 Years
Drink Window
2024-2031
Reviews & Accolades
Technical Specifications
- Residual Sugar
- 2.06 g/l
- Total Acidity
- 7.05 g/l
- pH
- 3.67
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 13.7%
- Production
- 406 cases