Château Peyreau - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Château Peyreau, which borders on Clos de l’Oratoire, is located on the northeast slope of Saint-Emilion. Merlot is king on this late-ripening teroir. Château Peyreau benefits from the same expertise and tailor-made attention as the other von Neipperg estates. The grapes are hand-picked and treated with utmost care. To enhance ripening, the harvest takes place plot by plot.

Although balance is the byword at all the von Neipperg estates, every wine inevitably has its own profile reflecting its specific terroir. Château Peyreau's personality displays charm and roundness. It is a joy to drink, even when quite young.

Harvesting by hand, into small crates to avoid bruising. Sorted before and after destemming. No crushing. The grapes arrive on a conveyor belt. Fermented in temperature-controlled concrete vats for 15 to 21 days depending on the vintage. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap). Malolactic fermentation and aging in barrels used for either one or two previous vintages, on fine lees, for 12-18 months. Fining and filtering as necessary, depending on the vintage.

Producer: Château Peyreau

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml