Château Les Graves de Viaud, Prestige 2019

A great classic, aged in oak barrels. Round and full-bodied.

Presentation

Presentation
“A great classic Côte de Bourg. It is a charming wine, with dark red color with ruby reflections. The nose expresses ripe fruit, toasted oak. Supple and round on the palate with silky tannins. "
The vintage
A classic vintage, no over maturity, beautiful balance.
Location
slopping hillsides facing south, subject to westerly sea winds, located at the top of the Pugnac geological table land.
Estate in one piece with a great landscape and biological diversity: meadows, woods, pond and a stream.
Terroir
Silty gravel and Ruby clayey gravel.
Winemaking
Harvest 100% destemmed, not crushed. Natural fermentation in indigenous yeast. Medium maceration (20 to 25 days). Extraction by daily winding.
Ageing
Classic aging in French oak barrels from 1 to 5 wines for 12 months

Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernet sauvignon : 15%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
AB Agriculture Biologique
Biodynamie
Vegan

Advice

Serving
Serve between 16 and 18°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years, 5 years, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
It is a charming wine, with a dark red color with ruby reflections. The nose expresses ripe fruit, toasted oak, while the palate reveals flavors of cherry and silky tannins.
Drink before 5 years
Food pairings
Dishes in sauce, traditional meals, barbecue.

Reviews

"Des tanins discrets se fondent dans cet ensemble bien structuré, qui demande
deux ans de patience.

Discreet tannins blend into this well-structured whole, which requires
two years of patience.
"