Château Haut-Peyrat
-Prélude-
"Lightness, flexibility and delicacy"


Appellation : Bordeaux Supérieur
Vintage : 2016
Terroir : Clay-limestone
Grape varieties : Merlot (85%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)
Age of the vines : 25-30 years
Vinification : Traditional in thermoregulated vats
Aging : 14 months in concrete tanks
Elaboration: With the help of Jean-Luc Zuger, owner of Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry, 3rd Grand Cru Classé of Margaux.
Tasting :
Color : Deep garnet color
Nose : Nose of ripe black fruit on a spicy background
Palate : Quite fleshy attack, evolution and finish
much more supple, with a fruity sensation that quickly gains maturity over the mouth
Serving temperature : 17-18 ° C
Alcohol percentage : 13.5%
Food / wine pairing : This subtle and complex wine can be tasted during a good meal with all types of grilled meats (beef, duck), poultry or cold meats (terrines, Médoc granary), and soft cheeses (Petit Basque, or sheep cheese in general).
Keeping : From 3 to 5 years
Awards

2018 World Feminalization Competition
Silver medal

Sakura Japan Women's Wine Award

Wine Enthusiast - 87 pts

16/20 at tasting
by La Revue du Vin de France