Château Haut-Peyrat

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"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