Gildas d’Ollone then gave a short exposé on the commercial
strategy of the domain, after which the guests were invited to a buffet
lunch held in tents in the garden. At this luncheon the 89 and 82
vintages were served. The structure and youth of these wines reminded
everyone that the great Pauillacs were very close by.
Characteristics
of Château Bernadotte
• Appellation : Haut Medoc
• Grand Vin : Château Bernadotte
• Second wine : Château Fournas Bernadotte
• Surface area : 30 hectares
• Annual production : 16000 cases
• Sales : 60% export
• Grape Varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 36%, Cabernet
Franc and Petit Verdot 2%, 1/3 new barrels ,
• 1/3 barrels used for one vintage, 1/3 barrels used for two
vintages.
• Time spent in barrel : between 12 and 18 months.
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