CHÂTEAU L'ARROSÉE
2006 Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Saint Emilion & Satellites |
| Village | Saint Emilion |
| Classification | Grand Cru Classé |
| ABV | 13% |
The Cailles of l'Arrosée constructed a prototype circular sorting table this year, and patented it. A good year for it, since here as everywhere careful sorting was needed, and about 10% was discarded from the already low 34hl/ha yield. The principle is that of an airport baggage reclaim belt, the grapes stay on the table going round and round until someone makes the positive decision to put them into the vat, rather than traditional tables which work more on the lines of giving a set time to remove the rotten or unripe fruit down the length of a conveyor belt, after which anything left goes in. This is a modern style, rich in oak and spice, but it is a very traditonal mineral fruit that really drives the wine. Deep colour, rich ripe nose, fresh, taut and lovely concentration, a fine density of fruit. Tannins do come in more on the finish, but the fruit and juicy acidity rule. It is 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and it is this Cabernet which gives it its 'straightness' of style. A property right back on form which one can only imagine getting better from here. Rating: 91 L&S (Apr 2007)
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Very rich but not over jammy, the red fruits have a smoky character adding to the complexity. The palate has lots of flavour, all flowing, sweet yet freshened by some mid acidity. 2011-20 Rating: 89-91 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk (Dec 2013)
Full red-ruby. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, spicecake, tobacco, loam, licorice and minerals. In a distinctly firm, structured style, with juicy acidity intensifying its dark berry and mineral flavors. But there's also good flesh and sweetness over this wine's firm spine. Spreads out nicely on the lingering finish. Rating: 89 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (May 2009)
Deep red-ruby. Sexy aromas of dark berries, tar, smoke and toasty, spicy oak. Lush, supple and gentle for the vintage, with a slightly medicinal coolness to its pure black cherry and spice flavors. Offers attractive sweetness and flesh. Finishes fairly tannic but not dry, with a juicy quality and moderate length. Rating: 87-90 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (May 2007)
Château l'Arrosée
The 9ha estate of Château l'Arrosée enjoyed a renaissance under the ownership of Roger and Jean-Philippe Caille who bought the property in 2002. A new winery was completed in 2004 with the aim of taking l'Arrosée back to its glory days in the 19th Century when it was among the leading lights of St Emilion. The estate's steady progression can only continue under the ownership of Domaine Clarence Dillon, owners of the neighbouring Château Quintus and the famous Château Haut Brion, who bought l'Arrosée in 2013. The vineyards are planted with 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and, very unusually for St Emilion, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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