Tracé Carménère Red 2019

Tracé Carménère | Red

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Présentation

Tracé Carménère is a micro-cuvée of Château de Cruzeau. This confidential wine is made from an old and long forgotten grape variety, Carménère, which was reintroduced in 2003 by Jacques Lurton. Located on the most beautiful south-facing gravelly hillside of the estate, it has found its perfect expression on this remarkable terroir. The meticulous care given to the vines and a very careful vinification, resulting from a long know-how, give it elegance and balance.

Le vin

Cépages

Carménère : 100%

Teneur en alcool

12,5% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.

Vendanges

04/10/2019

Dégustation

Deep ared colour, with some violet highlights.
Spicy nose, revealing, after aeration, notes of juicy black fruits (black plums, blackberries).
Quite fresh on the palate, with a well-melted tannic structure. Spicy, slightly peppery notes are present. lt can be forgotten for a few months in the cellar, but will also bring a lot of pleasure today.

Les informations techniques

Terroir

Deep gravel

Vigne

Pruning type: Guyot Double
Grape harvest: Manual grape harvesting

Vinification

Full vinification in 9 hl rolls, followed by malolactic fermentation in 300 litre barrels. Soft extraction method by rotation.

Elevage

Aged in barrels in 50% new wood and 50% one year old barrels, for a period of 16 to 18 months.

Le service

Potentiel de garde

5 to 10 years

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