Alcohol by volume: 13.5 %
Agent: Freixenet Copestick
Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer: Yvon Mau
Winemaker: SARL LES DOMAINES DE LA METTE
Wine colour: Red
Type of closure: Cork Agglomerate
Storage instructions: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to <>
History: Château Prieuré les Tours covers 24 5 hectares, completed by a few farms and offers a production of 166 000 bottles of Red Graves and 18 000 bottles of White Graves. An ancient tower and the adjacent chapel originally determined the appellation of this vineyard, planted with 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 Merlot and 5 Cabernet Franc. The soils have been completely drained and the vineyard almost completely replanted.
Regional information: Graves, Bordeaux. Continental climate
Vinification: Grapes are machine harvested from a sandy/gravel soil, followed by 2/3 weeks in temp controlled vats before being aged in new barrels (50%) for 9-12 months. Vatting time of 2 to 3 weeks depending on the vintage. Thermo regulated vats.
Country of Origin France
Les Domaines De La Mette S.A.R.L., 33640 Portets, France.
Item code: 8212301
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