Chateau Paradis Casseuil 2006

Château Paradis Casseuil gets its name from the combination of the registered name of the main parcel of vineyards called “Vines of Paradise” and Casseuil county. Taken under Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)’s wing in 1984, Château Paradis Casseuil then included 14 hectares of vines. In 1989, the estate grew by 9 hectares, and chais were included in the heart of the Sainte Foy la Longue vineyard. The Château Paradis Casseuil chais, located in the heart of the Sainte Foy la Longue vineyard are used for producing red wines. White wines are made at Château Rieussec, benefiting from the technical capacities of that great estate.

Lively and intense ruby color. Fine nose, red fruit and slight licorice aromas. The attack is supple (slight sensation of sweetness) with silky tannins.

2007
After a wet winter, the high temperatures in March and April helped give a good start to the vegetation. The following months were moderate until August. The fine weather settled early September encouraging the ripening of the grapes.

Beautiful crimson colour. A fresh nose with a touch of redcurrant and mint. The first impression on the palate is pleasant, frank with intense fruit. This wine can be appreciated now or kept for a few years when it will have reached its peak.

2006
The winter of 2005/2006 was dry and cold and the spring months were mild with little rain. August was disconcerting – cool and wet – and at the beginning of September ripeness levels were very low. However, the weather then became summery allowing the grapes to finish ripening well.

Beautiful straw yellow colour with hints of green. Discreet on the nose, but when swirled, the aromas are revealed with a fine lime bouquet. The attack is supple and the finish is fresh.

2005
The end of 2004 and the first few months of 2005 were dry. Moreover, maturation took place in perfect conditions.

Pale yellow colour. Notes of citrus fruit, mainly grapefruit, on the nose.

First impressions on the palate are full, lively and well rounded, leading to a silky finish marked by hints of hazelnuts.

2004
The year was marked by stormy weather until July, with no effects on the vines.
The beginning of the year was warmer than in 2003, but from March onwards the trend was reversed and an average drop of 2°C was noted. Rainfall was about the average for the past three vintages, with a dry June. July and August were very damp. Maturation was therefore slow but at harvest time the grapes for the dry whites were ripe.

Pale yellow colour. Very open and fresh on the nose: aromas of white flowers and violets.

Delicate first impressions on the palate. Notes of fresh fruit and Granny Smith apples.

Region : Sainte Foy la Longue, Médoc
Grape Varietals : Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 45% and Cabernet franc 5%
Average wine production : 12 000 cases per year.