Graves rouge

A d'Arche - Bordeaux rouge

The vines for this wine are located in the small region of Léogats adjacent to the Sauternes perimeter. The two plots of land are situated on the summit of a hillside and the earth is gravel.

2008

Deep purple in color, this wine has a very expressive fruity nose of red current, raspberries and blackcurrant. We find the same red fruits on the palate with mellow tannins and an attractive freshness for an elegant finish.





TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS




SURFACE 1 hectare




SOIL TYPES 100% gravels




VINE TYPE 100% Merlot




AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE  10 years




CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, "la lutte raisonnée"




AVERAGE OUTPUT 40 hectolitres per hectare (average of the last 10 years)




PLANTATION DENSITY 6000





WINE MAKING PROCESS Cold pre-fermentation maceration for one week. Cap punching during alcoholic fermentation.  Malolactic fermentation in barrels.




MATURING Aging in barrels for 12 months




OENOLOGUE Henry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL laboratory.