Château Caronne Ste Gemme
Bought in 1900 by Emile Borie, the estate is now in its 4th generation. The vineyards lie on the typical gravel soils, particularly well-suited for Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are selected and destemmed before going through a cold maceration, so the wine gains complexity while avoiding the extraction of harsh tannins. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (20% new) making a classic Bordeaux with silky tannins and a great purity of fruits.