Winemaker Notes
Château Du Parc is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc matured in 50% new oak (medium toast). It has a rounded and opulent bouquet with a boysenberry jam and raspberry nose. This wine is quite modern in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and good acidity.
The wine has a rich red color with sheen and great intensity. Very ripe, red fruit notes on the nose contrast with spicy notes with beautiful complexity. On the palate, it has a great onset; frank, direct, and sustained by beautiful red fruits throughout the tasting which linger in the mouth. Spicy and light wooden notes are present throughout.
James Suckling 94
About Chateau du Parc
Château Du Parc is located in the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux near the Dordogne River just an hour's drive east of the city of Bordeaux. These picturesque hills of the world-renowned Saint-Émilion appellation produce some of the best wines in the region. Château Du Parc has two terroirs on its 5.5 hectares (13.6 acres). To the south, the vineyards are mostly gravel and sand-based while the north consists of clay and limestone soils. The vineyard’s terroir creates a natural drainage system; this coupled with the perfect exposure to the sun produces perfect ripening conditions for our grape varieties. Our plantings are made up of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Our vines average about 27 years in age before we replant new ones. This ensures we are producing the best wines from our vines.
