Château Peyrabon 2021

A complex and delicate Haut-Médoc red wine

The estate

Located in the Haut-Médoc appellation, at the gateway to 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 the winery. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Château Peyrabon is a very fine reference in Haut-Médoc. It offers wines that are representative of the appellation, elegant and powerful, with superb aging potential.

The vineyard

This Château Peyrabon 2021 is a Haut-Médoc wine stemming from a vineyard of approximately 37 hectares, with nearly 35 hectares in production. Averaging 28 years of age, the vines are 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) certification, with phytosanitary protection carried out using sustainable pest management.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes, transferred by vibrating hopper, are destemmed and optically sorted before crushing and vatting. Plot-by-plot vinification is carried out in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Average maceration of 21 days. Press wines are separated and then selected after tasting. Barreling is carried out partly in barrels upon draining. Aging lasts for 14 months in barrels (30% new wood), followed by fining in vats.

Blend

Château Peyrabon 2021 is the result of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (26.5%), Petit Verdot (5.5%) and Cabernet Franc (3%).