Chateau La Gatte
Chateau La Gatte is owned and operated by Michael and Helene Affatato since April 2004 but was Helene’s family estate for centuries. The estate comprises 12.9 hectares in the appellation Bordeaux Superieur Controlee.
Shelf Talkers
Bordeaux Blanc (2009) {Blend of Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc)
A unique blend of grapes, grown on a 2 acre plot of clay and limestone, planted in the mid-1980s. Very limited production. No malolactic fermentation, no barrel aging. only pure varietal and terroir expression. Made with the hard to find Sauvignon Gris and Sauvignon Blanc, this is dry and aromatic, with nice flow and mineral nuances. Wonderful with appetizers or with seafood dishes, white meat, white sauces, smoked meats.
Bordeaux Rose [2009] [100% Merlot]
Made with 100% Merlot grapes, this is a dry rose and makes a wonderful year round accompaniment for shellfish, white meat, smoked meats and fish, or with appetizers.
Bordeaux Superieur [2006]
Made with 100% Merlot grapes from old vines, this is very dark in color with velvety texture, deep, complex, spicy flavors and great length. Tempting to drink young but can hold and develop for 20 years.
Bordeaux Superieur Tradition [2006]
Made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is field blended and vinified in stainless steel. Classic, spicy with good grip, drinks young but can age up to 7 years. This is a CLASSIC Bordeaux Claret with beautiful flavors.
Bordeaux Superieur “La Butte” [2006]
Made with 100% Merlot grapes from old vines, this is very dark in color with velvety texture, deep, complex, spicy flavors and great length. Tempting to drink young but can hold and develop for 20 years.
Bordeaux Superieur Domaine de Montalon [2006]
Domaine de Montalon is the “magic garden” of Chateau La Gatte. Situated on the 45th Parallel, it has belonged in the family since 1639. Once strewn with 13 stone windmills, only 4 remain today as a testament to the centuries of cultivation on this naturally rich and productive hilltop. Made with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine shows bright fruit and spice flavors when young but develops lovely, complex, deep exotic flavors when aged.
