CHATEAU D'ARCINS CRU BOURGEOIS

Established by the order of the Templars in the 14th century, Château d'Arcins is today one of the oldest estates in Haut-Médoc. From the vineyard to the cellar, the estate has been completely renovated since its purchase by the Castel family in 1971.  Terroir: The 100 hectare estate extends over soil of gravel and sand, as well as limestone and clay. It benefits from exceptional climatic and geological conditions. The grape varieties are mainly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.   Viticulture: Great care is taken in the vineyard with disbudding and leaf removal operations as well as green harvests. The planting density is high with 9000 plants per hectare. The vines are between 20 and 25 years old on average. The harvest is mechanical. During the harvest but also during winemaking, the grapes are sorted drastically.