Château Peyrabon 2019

The style of a great Haut-Médoc red wine built for aging

The estate
Located in the Haut-Médoc appellation, on the doorstep of Pauillac, Château Peyrabon is nestled in a lush green setting. Owned by Patrick Bernard since 1998, Château Peyrabon has undergone significant restructuring and modernization, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Château Peyrabon is a very fine reference in the Haut-Médoc. It offers wines that are representative of the appellation, elegant and powerful, with superb aging potential.

The vineyard
Located in the commune of Saint-Sauveur Médoc, this Haut-Médoc vineyard spreads across approximately 37 hectares of vines aged 28 years on average, planted on sandy gravel resting on a clay subsoil. Clay-limestone soils are found on 5 hectares of the vineyard. The vineyard holds ISO14001-2015 and HVE (High Environmental Value) certifications, with phytosanitary protection managed through sustainable agriculture.

The vintage
For this 2019 vintage, the harvest was carried out manually. It began on September 25 for the Merlot and ended on October 11 with the Cabernet.

Winemaking and aging
Temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vat room. Vinification by homogeneous batches based on anthocyanin content mapping. Low-temperature fermentation at 24-25°C. Gentle extraction via adapted pump-overs, punch-downs, and rack-and-return. Average maceration period of 21 days. Pressing using controlled vertical presses to ensure very gradual extraction. Traditional aging in barrels for 14 months (25% new oak).

Blend
This Château Peyrabon 2019 comprises a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (31.5%), Cabernet Franc (5%) and Petit Verdot (3.5%).