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Château Villemaurine

Producer description of "Château Villemaurine"

The winery is located in in the area of the same name (Bordeaux). The name derives from "Ville Maure" (Moorish town) and refers to a camp that the Saracens set up here in the 8th century. It is owned by the trading house Robert Giraud, who owns another 20 châteaux in . The estate is classified as "Grand Cru Classé", which was last confirmed in 2012. The vineyards cover eight hectares with Merlot (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). The long-lasting red wine is aged for 18 to 24 months in 50% new barriques.

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