Chateau Porte Chic 75cl

Château Porte Chic is an elegant and refined Pomerol red wine, made mainly from Merlot and aged in French oak barrels, offering aromas of red fruit and spicy notes.

General Information
Appellation: Pomerol (AOC)
Region: Bordeaux, Libournais, France
Packaging: 75cl bottle
Wine type: Red
Alcohol content: 13 to 15% depending on the vintage 
Vineyard: Between 2 and 5 hectares depending on the vintage, planted on sandy soils over clay 
Owner: Trocard family (Jean-Louis and Benoît, 14th and 15th generations) 

Composition and Grape Varieties
Merlot: 70% (majority)
Cabernet Franc: 25%
Cabernet Sauvignon: 5%
Average vine age: approximately 12 years 
Aging and Vinification
Aging type: 18 months in French oak barrels
New barrels: 60%
One-wine barrels: 40%
Vinification: Hand harvesting, Merlot fermentation in stainless steel tanks with punch-down, whole-bunch vinification for the Cabernet Franc 

Profile and Tasting Notes
Color: Garnet red with purple highlights
Nose: Elegant aromas of red fruit (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries), touches of mint, cocoa, vanilla and spices 
Palate: Creamy, fruity wine, fine and elegant tannins, full structure, juicy and refreshing finish 

Guide Hachette 2019 comment: Soft tannins, elegant and distinctive wine with good fruit and richness, very pleasant to drink 

Vintages and Tasting Advice
Peak: Varies depending on the vintage (for example 2021: 2024-2026, 2019: 2024-2030, 2024: 2027-2034) 

Serving temperature: Between 16 and 18°C for optimal tasting 

Food and wine pairings: Grilled red meats (ribeye steak, duck breast), dishes with porcini mushrooms, duck confit, aged cheeses (truffled Brie, Camembert) 

This technical sheet summarizes the essential characteristics of Château Porte Chic and can serve as a reference for tasting, serving, or managing a wine cellar.