The Story
Appellation: Cru Bourgeois (St-Germain d'e Esteuil Médoc)
Blend: 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Vineyard size: 63 hectares
Soil: 60% Clay-limestone and 40% Pyrenean garvel
Planting density: 7500 vines/Ha
Wine Information
Vintage report
The event that marked minds in Castéra on the night of 8 and 9 June 2014 was a hail storm that destroyed a third of our vineyards. The plots that escaped this cataclysm provided blossoms during the last days of May. Development was delayed by seasonally cool weather in July and August, with some rainfall. The exceptionally hot, dry and sunny month of September made up for the late start to 2014. A summery hot, bright and almo...
Vintage 2014
Bordeaux Vintage 2014 - is not a great vintage like 2005, 2009 or 2010 but it will be able to secure a position as one of the very good vintages of Bordeaux.
Generally scheduled between the end of March and the beginning of April, Primeur Week in Bordeaux is always an exciting time because it allows a first glimpse of the latest vintage. The sheer number of wines available for tasting is impressive and a week almost seems short. This is why...
