COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Hauts de Granget 2020 hails from the prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation in Bordeaux, France. It is produced by the Union de Producteurs de Saint-Émilion, the region's oldest cooperative, founded in the 1930s. This union brings together 150 winegrowers who collectively manage approximately 750 hectares of vineyards within the Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellations. The producer holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, signifying a commitment to environmentally conscious viticultural practices. The Oenothèque of the Union de Producteurs also functions as an art gallery, adding a cultural dimension to its operations.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Oldest cooperative in Bordeaux, founded in the 1930s.
Fact 02
Union manages 750 hectares across Saint-Émilion appellations.
Fact 03
Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) for eco-friendly farming.
Fact 04
Oenothèque also serves as an art gallery.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Hauts de Granget 2020 involves meticulous grape selection, utilizing an optical sorting machine (Delta Vistalys) to ensure only the finest grapes are used. Fermentation is likely conducted in controlled environments to preserve fruit integrity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels, with the Union de Producteurs possessing a substantial cellar of approximately 5,000 barrels. This aging period is crucial for developing the wine's structure, complexity, and integrating its flavors. The use of vertical hydraulic presses is also a key technique employed in their vinification.
