History
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The origins of Château de Candale date back to the days of Lady Margaret of Suffolk Kendal, a descendant of Edward III, the King of England and Duke of Aquitaine. Her marriage to Count Jean de Foix allowed the latter to add to his titles that of Count of Candale (Count of Kendal).
Technical Sheet
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Appellation :
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Surface Area :
8 hectares
Sun Exposure :
South
Soil :
Clay and limestone
Wine density :
5 500 vines/ha to 7 800 vines/ha
Average age of the wines :
30 years
Cultures Practices :
Reasond with ploughing / plowing
Harvest :
By hand, in small crates and vibrants buckets
Ageing :
12 months - 30% new oak
Œnologist Consultant :
Stéphane Derenoncourt