Château des Tourtes
Cuvée Prestige rouge
2018
$31.75
Out of stock
About this winery
Vignobles Raguenot is a family of independent winegrowers who work and live for one and only passion: the meticulous creation of wines. Located in Saint-Caprais-de-Blaye, in the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, Château des Tourtes spreads over 70 hectares, 15 of which are dedicated to the production of white grapes. The rest of the vineyard is dedicated to the production of red grapes. On silicious-clay with graveley sub-soil, the Raguenot family produces classic cuvées to express the...
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Product notes
1 star Guide Hachette 2022
Production notes
Parcellar selection with maturity control. Grapes are sorted after picking and 100 % destemmed. The temperature of fermentation is regulated between 28 and 30°C for 8 to 10 days. After fermentation the wine is kept on the skins for additional 15 to 25 days. Malolactic fermentation. Aged 12 months in oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Deep, garnet-red color. The nose is reminiscent of blackberries with toasty overtones from the wood. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a strong backbone, and a great capacity to age 5 to 8 years. The fruit is beautifully balanced with the flavors from the oak barrel.