COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Mons La Graveyre
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Mons La Graveyre 2020 is a red wine from the IGP Atlantique appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Château Mons La Graveyre, the wine is primarily a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate is a family-run operation managed by Aurélie Carreau, who champions organic and biodynamic farming practices with a philosophy of minimal intervention. The vineyard is situated on a hillside overlooking the Garonne River, contributing to its unique terroir. The winemaking approach utilizes a combination of traditional oak barrels and modern clay amphoras for aging.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are farmed using organic and biodynamic principles.
Fact 02
The estate incorporates agroforestry and crop diversification.
Fact 03
Some vines on the estate date back to 1956.
Fact 04
Aging occurs in a mix of oak barrels and clay amphoras.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Mons La Graveyre 2020 is produced using a philosophy of minimal intervention. The grapes undergo fermentation in vats, barrels, or jars, with maceration lasting up to four weeks. Winemaking is tailored to each lot, employing gentle techniques. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 to 18 months in a mix of used oak barrels and clay amphoras. The estate practices organic farming, certified AB since March 2020, and is in conversion to biodynamic viticulture. Vineyard management includes agroforestry and crop diversification, with minimal mechanization due to the steep terrain. Grapes are hand-picked and meticulously sorted.
