Chateau Du Vieux Montpezat 2015

Description

Chateau du Vieux Montpezat extends over 7 hectares where the upper river plain meets the first hillsides. The vineyard is planted with 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The yields are kept to 45h/hl by green harvesting and leaves are pulled as needed to insure proper ripening. All the grapes are brought to a sorting table before entering the winery allowing only the best fruit to be vinified. Fermentation on the skins lasts for three weeks in stainless after which the wine is aged in used barrels for a year.The resulting wine is a good example of Cotes de Castillons distinct ability to produce wines of structure, depth and a suppleness that allows the wine to be pleasurable in its youth. Typical of Castillon, deep, rich, strong while remaining silky on the back.Berry, leather, slight chocolate with the dark berry notes coming forth for a wonderful and spicy end.