Chateau wine is a noble drink of French origin. This alcohol belongs to the category of the First Grand Cru - this is confirmed by the official classification of 1855 Bordeaux wines . It is not surprising that Chateau wine is so popular among real aesthetes.
Production Features
First of all, it should be noted that the grapes used to make the drink are carefully selected from each individual plot. After collecting it is subjected to a special process - fermentation, in order to maintain the identity of each of the sites. Chateau wine is unique in that in its production original traditions are preserved, but, nevertheless, all this is using modern technologies.
Fermentation takes place in large vats made of high-quality natural wood of valuable species. In them, the wort for a certain time (usually the interval is 18-25 days) macerates. This is the initial stage of production, and after that the wine is tasted and then poured into other containers. Next comes the second stage of fermentation, which is also called malolactic fermentation, and it is the final one.
Wine Lafite - an indicator of quality
Separate attention should be noted red Wine Chateau Lafite. A Bordeaux-style drink produced in Medoc County. This wine gained its popularity in the Russian Federation at the end of the 19th century, and all because it was the main imported alcohol at that time.
In 1868, the Lafite vineyards acquired the Rothschilds. This event did not go unnoticed, as they conditioned their loan on the fact that Russia, it turns out, is obliged to import Lafite. And in considerable quantities. As a result, it turned out that now the word "Lafite" is a synonym for any refined and expensive wine.
Today, one of the most prestigious drinks is the Chateau de Vin. The wine of this production is the embodiment of wealth, respectability and longevity. After all, this alcoholic drink has been produced since 1868 - and this period is a serious indicator.
Brand history
I want to say that the Chateau de vin is a wine that has long been a trademark. For many years, the drinks that were produced by this company either transformed, or ceased to exist, or simply began to be produced in smaller quantities. Others, on the contrary, reached the peak of their heyday.
It is interesting that under the name "Chateau" wines are also produced in the Krasnodar Territory. They are also popular. These include premium class wines. They are made from grapes that are collected on their personal plantations by the employees of the Ariant wine holding. And the most famous representative of the company is Chateau Taman's fault. The key to their success is carefully selected high-quality raw materials. Grapes are processed in the production using the best Italian equipment, which makes it possible to perfectly develop wine material. To reduce the acidity in the drink, the process uses malolactic fermentation technology. Due to this, it turns out to make wines more harmonious and softer in taste. And, most importantly - the entire production process is under the strict control of highly professional winemakers from France, from the province of Champagne itself.
Bordeaux - a classic of the wine genre
A drink such as Bordeaux (Chateau) wine is now heard by all people, at least a little familiar with alcohol. Well, you should talk about him. Bordeaux wines are made in the South-West of France, in the region of the same name, in honor of which this drink was named. The alcohol produced in this region is prepared exclusively in compliance with the traditions that are transmitted here from one generation to another. By the way, in the province of Bordeaux, more than ten thousand different manufacturers are engaged in the production of wine.
Dry red wines are rightly considered the best here. For their manufacture, elite grape varieties are used - this is merlot, cabernet, sauvignon, etc. Interestingly, Bordeaux wines can withstand at least 50 years, and at most a hundred. So it is not surprising that this magnificent drink is a favorite among connoisseurs of high-quality and expensive alcohol.
A drink of true wine connoisseurs
Well, now it's worth talking about individual drinks. You should start with the Carbonneu Rouge Pessac-Leonian wine. This is a drink, aged since 1989, made in France, characterized by a pleasant dark ruby hue and a soft, as if “woody” taste. There is a bottle of such wine about 13.5 thousand rubles. And this is still a small amount that can be given for Wine Chateau. The price of this drink varies depending on the grape variety, the aging time, the country in which it was produced, as well as other nuances. One bottle of Chateau La Fleur-Petrus can cost about one hundred thousand rubles - if it has been aged since 1989. There are others - 2004, 2008, for example. But seven-year-old wine will cost a lot of money - about 45 thousand rubles. So such alcohol is a privilege of those people who can afford it.
Inexpensive alcohol from a branded manufacturer
But in fairness, I want to note that there are more "budget options."
One of the inexpensive (in any case, it can be called that, meaning Chateau) is le Grand Vostock wine of the 2010th year of production. A high-quality and well-aged drink, which took fourth place in the list of the best wines of 2012 in the Russian Federation - its cost is 2400 rubles.
But there are cheaper wines. Take, for example, Chateau Dargo. Its cost is 200 rubles, however, it is worthwhile to understand that this is a young drink, with almost no aging. It belongs to the classification of dining rooms, and it will be an excellent choice for lovers of just such wines.