Double Gift Box Magnum Château Rahoul - Graves - 2010 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740
The "historic" vineyards of the property extend on a pretty plateau of 20 hectares around the castle. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 To this unit are added the vines of the "plateau des moulins" at Cérons and "Jeansotte" at Saint-Selve. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 In 2008, the small volume tanks were equipped with thermoregulation, allowing to favor the parcel vinification The Nature and the climate were very favorable to us in 2010. The water balance, comparable to 2005 or 2009, generated, from the beginning, 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 small berries. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 This results in a natural concentration of tannins, anthocyanins, sugars and acidity. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 The sunshine and the mild temperatures of the summer, limiting the degradation of the natural acids of the grapes, allowed to preserve an excellent ratio alcohol / concentration and acidity, essential to the perfect balance of a great wine. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 Our old Merlots are superbly colorful. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740 The Cabernets and Petit Verdots, which enjoyed a beautiful late season, are simply grandiose. 11166fe81142afc18593181d6269c740