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CHATEAU HAUT SELVE RESERVE RED
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WINE ESTATE
• Chateau Haut Selve, located in the northern part of the Graves in a unique terroir, is known to produce complex and rich wines (both reds and whites). Today, the estate spreads over 32 hectares of red vines.
• Only 2.5 hectares are used to produce the Chateau Haut Selve Réserve.
• The yields are very limited (38 ho/ha) and the total production is 780 cases.
SOIL
• Three types of soils: deep stony soil, limestone stony soil, clay stony soil.
GRAPE VARIETY
• 53% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Average age of the vines: 15 years
• 47% Merlot
VINIFICATION
• Prefermentory maceration for 4 days to extract the aromas.
• Controlled alcoholic fermentation between 26 and 28°C.
• Full maceration of 3 to 4 weeks.
• Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
• Maturation of the Wine: 15 months in new oak barrels.
Sustainable agriculture:
• Density: 5,500 vines / hectare.
• Organic fertilizing and cultivating of the soils.
• Sustainable protection of the vineyard.
AWARDS
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: 89/100
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“A big, rich red, with lots of concentration and vanilla oak character. Impressive and powerful” - International Wine and Spirit Competition – London: Silver – Best in Class |
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FOOD PAIRING
• The strength and the concentration of this wine make it possible to accompany all sorts of grilled meat or even with gravy, and also with moderately spicy dishes
TASTING NOTES
• Beautiful nose of black and red berries with a hint of spice.
On the palate, the wine expresses its richness while showing a nice balance between ripe fruit, minerality and oak. The finish is stylish and long
By Patrick Soye, Château Haut Selve Winemaker
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Fruity |
| Light Body |
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Full body |
| Classical |
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Modern |
| Intensity |
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