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 :
Sud
Soil :
Argilo Calcaire
Wine density :
5 500 pieds/ha à 7 800 pieds/ha
Average age of the wines :
30 years
Cultures Practices :
Raisonnées avec travail du sol
Harvest :
Manuelles, en cagettes et tris successifs
Ageing :
12 mois - 30% de bois neuf
Œnologist Consultant :
Stéphane Derenoncourt