COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château de Parenchère
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Parenchère Cuvée Raphaël 2018 is a red Bordeaux Supérieur wine from a historic estate founded in 1570. Situated at the eastern edge of the Bordeaux appellation, the estate spans 188 hectares with 60 hectares under vine. The Cuvée Raphaël is considered the flagship wine of Château de Parenchère. The estate is committed to sustainable agriculture and holds organic certification, employing practices such as cover cropping and traditional tilling. Their winemaking approach emphasizes respecting the soil and environment, with a philosophy of vinifying each of the 32 distinct vineyard plots separately to showcase their individual characteristics.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to 1570.
Fact 02
Certified organic farming practices.
Fact 03
Each of 32 vineyard plots vinified separately.
Fact 04
Located at the eastern edge of Bordeaux.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château de Parenchère Cuvée Raphaël 2018 is produced from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. A key aspect of the winemaking process is the separate vinification of each of the estate's 32 distinct vineyard plots, a technique aimed at capturing the unique character of each parcel. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 months in oak barrels, with a proportion of these barrels being new oak. The wine also benefits from micro-oxygenation, a process that can help refine tannins and enhance complexity. The estate is committed to sustainable agriculture and is certified organic, employing practices such as cover cropping, traditional tilling, and the use of organic fertilizers.
