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The winemaker: Gilles and Dominique FILHOL
Average annual production: 25,000 btles
Alcoholic Degree: 13.5% / vol
Available in: Bib 5 and 10 l; 75 cl; 37.5 cl

Grape variety: Malbec 70% Merlot 30%
Type of Soil: Clay-siliceous and Clay-limestone
Yield: 50 hl / ha
Age of the vines: 25 years
Harvest: Mechanical, harvest sorted upon receipt

Winemaking:
Vinification carried out in a stainless steel winery; allows us to control temperatures during fermentations to favor the aromas and extract the desired tannins and color. Fermentation time of approximately 15 to 18 days with 3 to 4 load shedding at a temperature of 26 to 28 ° C

Maturing:
Aging in vats associated with micro-oxygenation, fining and filtration to ensure the stability of our wines over time

"Sober dress with purplish reflections. Expressive and distinctive nose with accents of violet, red fruit. Same frankness on the palate, the fruit is enhanced by melted tannins and generous material. A traditional Cahors!"

Keeping and conservation
4 to 7 years in the cellar. The natural and harmonious acidity of Malbec gives our wines a nice freshness over time

Gastronomy - Culinary pairings:
Serve at 14 to 15 ° C
Accompanied charcuterie, terrines, truffle pâtés, red meats

AOP Cahors CHÂTEAU DE HAUTERIVE (BIB)

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