WINE ESTATE
• Records show that the noble Chateau Ramafort already existed in 1240. Vineyards were planted in the exceptional soil around the Chateau in the 17th century. Formidable changes have been made to the estate in the last three decades: complete restructuring of the vineyard by the Rothschild family at the beginning of the seventies, high-tech improvements to wine-growing and wine- making by the owners. Eric Fabre, the winemaker of Chateau Ramafort, is the former winemaker of Chateau Lafite Rothschild.

SOIL
• Sandy gravely soils.

GRAPE VARIETY
• 50%Merlot.
• 50%Cabernet Sauvignon.

VINIFICATION
• Hand Picked harvest. Stainless steel fermented, three weeks maceration.Traditional aging in oak barrels for 12 months. Fined in barrels and estate bottled.

FOOD PAIRING
• This wine is the perfect match for winged game, red meat and hard cheeses.

Awards
• Wine Spectator
Vintage 1998 - 89 points: ‘A big wine giving off aromas of dried fruit and Indian spices. Full-bodied, withwell-integrated tannins and a long finish.Needs time to expand. Extremely good for the vintage from this small estate.Best after 2003.’
Vintage 2000 - 90 points: Tobacco, cedar and berry character. Medium-bodied, withsoft tannins anda fruity finish. Delicious red. Lovely balance. Drink now through 2008.
• Decanter World Wine Awards (Nov, 2004) - Silver Medal -“Dark and glowing. Very clean, earthy, dark and fresh. Warm, roasted currrants here. Grand depth, lively, vivid flavours. Just-roasted ripeness and earthy tannins.”

TASTING NOTES
• Superb purplish red color. The nose has mellow notes of red fruits combined with floral scents; these you’ll find also on the palate, which is extremely elegant thanks to its powerful yet supple tannic structure. Fine length, with tobacco and cherry notes.