Château Martinho 2010
AOC Listrac-Médoc - 75cl
Color: Red |
Region: Bordeaux |
Appellation: Listrac-Médoc |
Producer: Château Martinho |
Vintage: 2010 |
Grape Variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Format: 75cl |
In 2008, Miguel Martinho Afonso acquired a small 1,5 hectare vineyard on the plateau of Listrac-Médoc, bringing the best of grapevine techniques to his place due to his work as a manager of vineyard services enterprise. This passionate winegrower devote himself to his vines the same level of requirement as that acquired from the Grands Crus Médocains.
Since then, the property, somewhat enlarged, has shown a remarkable improvement that gradually has been standing out in the elite of the wines of denomination.
Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
18 months aging in barrels
- 30% new
- 40% 1 year barrels
- 30% 2 year barrels
Great terroirs produce great wines worthy of aging, and this 2010 by Miguel Martinho is the living proof! Tertiary aromas are noticeable (cinnamon, earth, jammy red fruits), and at the same time the vivid tannins and freshness are astonishing.