Reignac
Bordeaux Superieur 2019
| Denomination | AOC Bordeaux Superieur Rouge |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | 100% aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. |
- Name and vintage: Bordeaux Supérieur still red 2019, 14% vol
- Grape variety: 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied and elegant structure
- Vinification: hand-picked, double selection, cold maceration
- Ageing: 12 months in French oak, complex aromas and long finish
- Tasting notes and pairings: blackcurrant and plum, velvety tannins; ideal with grilled meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Château de Reignac Bordeaux Supérieur is a still red wine that elegantly expresses the character of the Bordeaux region. This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc offers a structured and harmonious profile. With an intense violet colour, it opens on the nose with notes of blackcurrant and plum, enhanced by refined woody hints. On the palate, it stands out for its soft tannins and an explosion of small red fruits, delivering a creamy and balanced sip, perfect for pairing with grilled meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
Château de Reignac is located in the Bordeaux region, situated on a strategic rise in the Entre-Deux-Mers area. This estate boasts a vineyard landscape that skilfully synthesises the characteristics of both Bordeaux banks. The vines sink their roots into clay-limestone and clay-gravel soils, ideal terroirs for giving the wine pronounced density. Strict agricultural practices, combined with a high planting density and the use of sustainable methods, promote a healthy and highly concentrated harvest.
How it is produced
Production begins with meticulous manual harvesting, followed by a double selection of the bunches. Vinification involves cold maceration, aimed at optimising the definition and freshness of the aromas. After malolactic fermentation, the wine begins its ageing process. Maturation continues in French oak barrels for twelve months, a technical choice that enhances the aromatic persistence and ensures a final tasting that is savoury, deep and expressive.
History and Curiosities
The Château de Reignac stands in the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, bringing together prestigious clay-limestone and clay-gravel soils within a single 80-hectare estate. Under the expert guidance of renowned oenologist Michel Rolland, the estate cultivates thirty-year-old vines following strict sustainable winemaking practices. Low yields ensure the 2019 vintage expresses pure and elegant fruitiness. This excellent AOC Bordeaux Supérieur boasts the significant recognition of 92 points from Vinous and the coveted HVE3 environmental certification.
Awards
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2019
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Michel Rolland
- Hectares: 80
The original Château was built by Seigneur Baude de Peyron in the 16th century. Remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. A remarkable greenhouse was designed by Gustave Eiffel, the man who created the tower that bears his name in Paris. Yves and Stephanie Vatelot, purchased Reignac in 1990 and have worked continuously ever since to restore the state to its former glory while introducing numerous innovations. The very talented Michel Rolland is their consulting oenologist.
"Reignac’s Terroir is one of First Cru Classe Bordeaux" B. Burtschy, The Figaro Magazine, February 17th 2011 Read more
| Name | Chateau de Reignac Bordeaux Superieur 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bordeaux Superieur AOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Reignac |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Château de Reignac stands in the heart of Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, bringing together prestigious clay-limestone and clay-gravel soils within a single 80-hectare estate. Under the expert guidance of renowned oenologist Michel Rolland, the estate cultivates thirty-year-old vines following strict sustainable winemaking practices. Low yields ensure the 2019 vintage expresses pure and elegant fruitiness. This excellent AOC Bordeaux Supérieur boasts the significant recognition of 92 points from Vinous and the coveted HVE3 environmental certification. |
| Origin | Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France |
| Soil composition | Clay and gravel on the surface |
| Plants per hectare | 6600 |
| Yield per hectare | 35 hl per hectare |
| Harvest | From 13 September to 7 October |
| Production technique | Shoot thinning, double defoliation, bunch thinning; double selection both before and after destemming; cold maceration; traditional alcoholic fermentation; racking into barriques; ageing in French oak barrels for 12 months |
| Wine making | Cold maceration before fermentation; traditional alcoholic fermentation; transfer to barriques while the wine is still warm from malolactic fermentation; 100% ageing in French oak barrels for 12 months. |
| Aging | 100% aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |