Château Dassault 2016

The richness and aromatic expression of a Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion

The estate

It was in 1955 that Marcel Dassault, CEO of the eponymous group, acquired Château Couperie, then abandoned. Marcel Dassault had the ambition to produce a great Saint-Émilion wine highlighting the full potential of this exceptional terroir located on the northern slope of the appellation. Following extensive renovation work, the former estate, now renamed Château Dassault was promoted to Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion in 1969.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Dassault covers an area of 25 hectares, of which 20 are in production. The vines, with an average age of 26 years, are planted on a terroir composed of sands and clay over Fronsadais molasse characteristic of Saint-Émilion. Certified HVE (High Environmental Value) Level 3 and ISO 14001, the vineyard undergoes shallow soil tillage and partial grass cover.

Winemaking and aging

Manual harvesting followed by optical sorting. Vinification is carried out parcel by parcel in temperature-controlled concrete vats and entirely in barrels. Aging is, depending on the plots, from 14 to 18 months in barrels (70% new, 30% of a wine).

Blend

This Château Dassault 2016 is the result of a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.