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.