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Château de Sales
Château de Sales is the largest estate in the Pomerol appellation and has been owned by the same family for more than five hundred years. Built during the 17th century, the chateau possesses exceptional beauty and elegance; the same is true for its wines - they are the true expression of the marvelous terroir from which they come.
Located 21 miles east of Bordeaux, the vineyard of Château de Sales is situated in the north western part of the Pomerol appellation. With a total surface area of 90 hectares (222 acres), vines covering 47.5 hectares (117 acres), Château de Sales is the largest estate in the Pomerol appellation.
The vines are on average more than 30 years old. The grape varieties planted here are typical of this appellation (70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon).
The wines possess the characteristics of their terroir - fruitiness, suppleness, roundness, fleshiness and good structure on the palate.
 Chateau de Sales
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