Chateau Chantegrive Graves 2012

Description

”Soil Sand and pebbles on a clay-limestone subsoil, south-facing slopesCultivation Reasoned cultivation, grass-planted rows, sucker removal & cluster thinningVinificationCold pre-fermentary maceration followed by fermentation in small, temperature-controlled vats for 3 to 4 weeks. Barrel-aged for 12 months in 50% new oak.TastingBeautiful ruby colour, seductive and complex on the nose with hints of toasted bread and ripe blackberry. On the palate the attack is direct and generous, underpinned by silky tannins.Can be enjoyed with red meats, game birds, poultry and mild cheeses.”- Chateau de Chantegrive*91-93/100 Wine Enthusiast