The Estate
Château Haut de la Bécade is a family-owned estate that has been making wine for several generations. Pauillac is a special appellation in the Haut-Medoc region of Bordeaux that makes highly sought after wines because of their balance, finesse, and the ability to age gracefully. The estate has been owned by the Rainaud family since 1933 and is located next to the most famous Chateaux in Pauillac including Chateau Lynch Bages, Pichon Baron, and Pichon Lalande de Comtesse.
Château Haut de la Becade Pauillac
Location: Situated between Chateau Latour and Chateau Lynch-Bages, at the top of a hill 11 meters above sea level (highest point in Pauillac, same height as Château Mouton Rothschild).
Production Area: 7 hectares
Average Age of Vines: 30 years old
Soil: Clay and limestone
Grape Varieties: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Harvest: Manual
Vinification: Fermentation for 3 weeks at a temperature of 28-30° C.
Aging: 18-20 months in French oak barrels. Fining with egg whites.
Annual Production: 55 hl/ha
Tasting Notes: Displays classic Pauillac aromas of lovely cassis and gravelly stone. Dark violet in color expressing a youthful hue. The medium acidity reflects its ability to continue to age with a backbone. This medium to full-bodied wine shows good clay and mineral-granite character along the length of the palate; while being encased in red currant and violet essence. This wine will continue to get better over the next 10 years.
Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C