Chateau Canada 750ml
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Château Canada is a Bordeaux wine produced from a vineyard in Cubzac-les-Ponts, France, north of Bordeaux:
Location
The vineyard is located on a clay and calcareous slope, and is 5 hectares in size.
Grapes
The grapes used to make the wine are 70% merlot and 30% cabernet sauvignon. The vines are typically 20 to 25 years old.
Wine type
The wine is a dry, full-bodied red wine with savory notes. It has aromas of cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, violet, licorice, cedar, dried plum, and rose.
Food pairings
The wine pairs well with grilled steak, roast beef, rack of lamb, lamb shank, osso bucco, and sharp cheddar.
Serving temperature
The wine is best served at a temperature of 13–15°C.
Aging potential
The wine has an aging potential of 3–4 years.
Name
The vineyard is named after a Canadian farmer who fell in love with the land where the château was built. The farmer spent time in Canada and brought the name back to France.
Builder
The château was built in the 18th century by Victor Louis, who also built the Grand Théâtre in Bordeaux in 1780.
