Chateau Haut Peyruguet - Rouge 2017 | Monsieur Touton Selection

Tasting notes

A beautiful ruby purple color with hints of raspberry. The nose reveals a powerful and flattering aroma of red fruits, pretty floral notes, and spicy sweet mint. On the palate, it is fleshy, round, supple, and fruity with ripe tannins and a long, fresh finish.

Background

Chateau Haut Peyruguet is located in Soussac, on the eastern part of the Entre-Deux-Mers regions. The 80-hectare estate has belonged to the Jolivet family for 4 generations. Jean-Marc and Catherine took over the management of the property in 1981. A dynamic and innovative couple, the Jolivet's have modernized and expanded the facility. They are personally involved in each stage of the winemaking - from the viticulture until final bottling. In 1999, in association with other local estates, they spearheaded the construction of a water-treatment facility in order to preserve the quality of what they cherish most: the Soussac. In 2004, the Jolivet's were one of the first Bordeaux estates to introduce screw caps.
The estate produces a Bordeaux Red, Bordeaux White and a Rose.

Food pairing

This is a great every day drinking wine. It pairs particularly well with pizza and pasta dishes, roast red meats, grilled white meats, lamb stew, and cheese.

Viticulture

- 76 hectares of vineyards planted on southern exposed slopes on the highest point of the Gironde.
- Density of 3,300 vines/hectare.
- Average vine age 22 years.
- Soil of clay and limestone.
- Debudding of the Merlot. Mechanical leaf thinning. Green harvest on the Cabernet Sauvignon to improve maturation process.
- Yield of 50 hl/hectare.

Vinification

Vatting for 25 days by grapes and parcel in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation at 30 Celsius
Ageing and resting in stainless steel tank to preserve freshness.