CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE

AOC COTES DE BORDEAUX

The CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE is an AOC COTES DE BORDEAUX (dry red wine) with dominant of Merlot and an important part of Cabernet.
A small yield and a careful thinning out the leaves permit the harvest of a ripe aromatic grape with excellent tannins.
A vinification at the edge of technology with an ageing in high quality French oak barrels give this wine all its characteristics: a nice dark colour, black fruit aromas, vanilla, toffee and toasted bread notes, a full mouth with smooth tannins, a good structure and an excellent ageing potential.

  • MERLOT 60% 60%
  • CABERNET SAUVIGNON 25% 25%
  • CABERNET FRANC 10% 10%
  • MALBEC 5% 5%
MEDALS AND PRESS :

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2009 :
Silver medal to BORDEAUX contest 2010.

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2008 :
Silver medal to BORDEAUX contest 2009.

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2006 :
Gold medal to BORDEAUX contest 2007.

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2005 :
Bronze medal to BORDEAUX contest 2006.

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2004 :
Bronze medal to BORDEAUX contest 2005.

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2003 :
Bronze medal to BORDEAUX contest 2004.

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2002 :
Bronze medal to PARIS contest 2004.
Silver medal to BORDEAUX contest 2003.
Bronze medal to International Wine Challenge 2003.
VINALIES’s prize 2005.

CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE 2000 :
Silver medal to International Wine Challenge 2002.

NAME : CHATEAU HENRY DE FRANCE
AOC : COTES DE BORDEAUX (DRY RED)
OWNER : M. HIAS
PRODUCTION : 23 000 blles. /year
SOIL : clay and limestone
SURFACE : 4,50 ha
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES : 30 years
VINIFICATION : Stemmer, crusher. Maceration 4 to 5 weeks with controlled temperature. Running off and pneumatic pressing.
AGEING : Ageing in high quality French oak barrels.
PACKAGING : Bottles of 750 ml