Château Les Songes

AOP Bordeaux

Located in the commune of Pompignac, the estate benefits from a beautiful clay-limestone terroir where
the king of right bank grapes: Merlot. This supple, fruity, rich wine embodies the spirit of the
of this lively, dynamic region.

Features

Appellation: AOP Bordeaux
Soil type: Clay-limestone
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon, Cab. Franc
Blend: 76% Merlot 18% Cab. Sauv. 5% Cab. Franc 1% Malbec
Annual yield: 47 hl/ha

Tasting

Eye: Deep purple color
Nose: Notes of red fruit
Palate: fleshy, supple tannins

Food & wine pairing

Country-style meal
Nice grill

Winegrowing singularities

Wine Singularities

Climate

Sustainable viticulture
Natural grassing between rows
Green operations
Mechanical harvesting

Extraction by daily pumping with or without aeration, in stainless steel vats
Vatting time determined by tasting

Winters in Bordeaux are generally mild, with daytime temperatures averaging around 10°C (50°F). Night-time temperatures can sometimes drop below zero, but frosts are rare. This favors proper winter dormancy of the vines.
Spring was cool and often damp in Bordeaux. Temperatures begin to rise gradually from March onwards, favoring the budburst of the vines. Abundant rainfall in spring is essential for the initial growth of the vines.
Summers in Bordeaux are hot and sunny, with daytime temperatures averaging around 25-30°C (77-86°F) during the grape ripening period. However, the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean helps to moderate summer temperatures and avoid extreme heat. Hot days are often followed by cool nights, allowing the grapes to retain good acidity.
Autumns in Bordeaux are mild and often wet. This is harvest time, which generally begins in late September or early October for white grapes. Autumn rainfall can sometimes be abundant, which may require special attention to avoid fungal diseases.