“87% Merlot, 10% C.S., & 3% C.F. from vines (ave 25 yrs of age) planted in gravel & loam soils;
“Maceration for 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the vintage. Extraction of the color and tannins with punching downs (pigeage) and pumping over (remontage). Everything is done at 26-28°C in temperature controlled vats in order to manage extraction.
“Ageing in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
“Wine is racked before bottling.
“29,166 (9-liter cases) produced @ $23.99 USD sugg retail.”

The U.S. Importer’s pg, https://www.kysela.com/wine/chateau-bourdieu-cotes-de-bordeaux-blaye.html#suggested-retail-price , may still have “pro” input, or check wine-searcher’s Vendors & Reviews for add’tl info. 😉

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