
Château Hourtou
Red · Côtes de Bourg, France
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Dry · Modern · Bold structured · Smooth
Vinification & maturation
France
Château Hourtou is a Bordeaux vineyard planted predominantly to Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Its vines occupy gently sloping sites with good sun exposure, including chalky clay slopes and sandy-clay foothills. The estate is associated with Terra Vitis certification dating from 2013. Winemaking includes measured barrel ageing. Antoine de Oliveira is identified as property manager, while the ownership structure and winemaker are not specified.