Red
2021
Graves
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
ALAIN THIÉNOT
Varietal blend
67% Merlot
24% Cabernet Sauvignon
9% Petit Verdot
Alcohol by volume
NC
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
24 ha
Average age of vines
30 years old
Grape varieties
67% Merlot
30% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Petit Verdot
Soil type
Sandy gravel and clayey gravel.
Vineyard skills
Controlled cover-crop, ecograzing (local sheep breed), beehives. Organic and bio-controlled agents prioritized. CMR pesticides banned. Traditionnal ploughing, mechanical weeding.
Yields in hls/ha
NC
Vinification
Pre-fermentation cold maceration - Vatting 28 to 35 days - Malolactic fermentation partially in barrels.
Maturing/ageing : In oak barrels, 1/3 of which are new, during 12 months
Owner's words
Beautiful dark ruby color, Cabernet Sauvignon characterize the nose with hints of fresh blackcurrant, together with a smoky touch distinctive of the Graves teroir. The wine is expressed through a dense, full-bodied palate, an enveloping tannic structure which develops into a long and savoury finish.