Château de Barbe Blanche Cuvée Henri IV Red

Cépages

Merlot : 80%

Cabernet franc : 20%

Teneur en alcool

14,5% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.

Vendanges

12 September - 06 October 2022.

Dégustation

A deep, garnet-red colour with purple highlights.
The nose is remarkably fruity, offering a delicious range of notes of black fruit (such as black cherry) and red fruit (strawberry). A few hints of ageing add a spicy touch to the wine.
The attack is full-bodied. A lovely tannic structure follows, with well-coated tannins on the finish. A pleasant freshness gives this wine good length. This is a wine with good ageing potential.