From 26th September to 11th October.
At the start of the year, the weather was very contrasting. The rainy and mild spring gave notable stress about the health of the vineyard. The summer is hot and very dry but the ranges between day and night were favourable towards the grapes. After a wished rainy time at the beginning of September, the indian summer set in. This knowing weather is great for the maruration of the red wines and allow us to harvest beautiful grapes with a big qualitative potential.
winemaking are ageing and done with classic methods. Each identified plot of terroir is vinified separatly to respect each identity. Cold prefermentary maceration. Then alcoholic fermentationin thermo-regulated tanks. Finaly, malolactic fermentation in french oak barrels.
Ageing
The wine is aged in french oak barrels (30% new), during 12 months. Bottling at the Château in March/April. sales come one year after the bottling date.
Dishes/wines Harmony
Perfect with cooked-in-sauce meat or grilled meat (pot au feu, beef stew).
Hard cheese.
Chocolte cake, moka cake.
Tasting Notes
2016 is an exceptional vintage for the Graves Rouge.
The colour is dark red and deep.
The nose is powerful, with cinnamon, red and black fruit aromas. Then a touch of smoke, game, and undergrowth.
The mouth is supple and balanced, with molten and pretty intense tanins.
Rewards
Silver Medal: Prix Plaisir Bettane et Desseauve 2018
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