Chateau De Cerons Graves Red

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Steel nerves and an unwavering optimism were needed to produce 2021. The vintage began with a month punctuated by nights spent fighting against the effects of frost. A fight that was successful depending on the parcels. The incessant rainfall throughout May, the second half of June and the first half of July required constant attention to avoid mildew. The month of September offers sunny and warm days followed by cool nights, allowed to reach, step by step, a satisfactory maturity and a very rare vintage, but worthy of interest. 

The colour is a deep ruby red, the nose wonderfully fruity with scents of black cherry, liquorice and violet. Juicy and greedy, the mouth reveals an explosion of red fruits. The tannins are silky with a touch of cashmere. 

A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cold maceration for 2 to 3 days before fermentation. Vinification for 20-35 days, gentle extraction by pumping over, followed by malolactic fermentation in concrete vats. Maturation for twelve months in 40% new barrels and 60% barrels from the previous vintage.