CHATEAU HAUT PEYRAT - Prélude d 'Haut Peyrat 2019
Varieties: 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc et 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol : 14%
Terroir: Clay and gravely / Clay and limestone
Exposure: South – South-East facing slopes
Average Age of the Vineyard: 35 years Production area : 20 Ha
Average Density: 5200 vine stocks per hectare
Viticulture: Sustainable agriculture certified HEV - High Environmental Value
Harvest Method: Mechanical harvest et the first light of day to preserve the freshness of the grapes aromatic qualities.
Wine-making: Spontaneous fermentation thanks to the indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grapes, in thermoregulated concrete vats. Vatting for about 25 days with gentle extractions by pumping over.
Aging: 12 months in thermoregulated concrete vats. Blending after aging.
Tasting: Prelude 2019 is a treasure trove of gluttony. On the nose, it expresses powerful and concentrated notes of fresh fruit: blackcurrant and black cherry. On the palate, it is still an explosion of fruit. Its tannins are supple and covering, leaving a long and remarkable persistence on aromas of cherry stone.