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Château Lestrille-Capmartin - ​Entre-deux-Mers and Bordeaux Supérieur

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Saint-Germain-de-Puch, Gironde
This 96-hectare estate, which has been in the Roumage family since the end of the 19th century, is now owned and run by Estelle Roumage following the retirement of her father, agricultural engineer Jean-Louis Roumage. The estate sits on the northern point of Entre-deux-Mers in the tiny town of Saint-Germain-du-Puch (a half hour south of Saint Emilion). The family--who all help out in the operation--farm using lutte raisonée, strongly believing that a healthy respect for the environment is not only crucial for long-term vineyard health but also produces the best wines.
 
Estelle makes all the wines employing this same philosophy (with the occasional assistance of the renowned Michel Rolland), with a light touch, preferring to stay mainly out of the way and let the healthy grapes do their work.  
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Winemaker Jean-Louis Roumage
The Château Lestrille is made with 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Cabernet Franc. After a long, temperature-controlled maceration, the wine is fermented and raised in tank for a year before being released.
 
The Cuvée Prestige is made with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and sees all new oak
Chateau Lestrille Entre-deux-Mers
This area of Bordeaux, south of St. Emilion and Pomerol and north of Sauternes, is known for producing light, crisp wines that pair perfectly with oysters, light fish or on simply by the glass.  Estelle Roumage's version is made with 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Gris and 10% Muscadelle. This dry white is replete with notes of grapefruit and savory herbs, and makes for an uncomplicated yet tasty glass of wine.
Château Lestrille Bordeaux Supérieur
Chateau Lestrille Capmartin Bordeaux Supérieur