COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc 45%, Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Petit Verdot 10%
PRODUCER
Château Massereau
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tradition by Château Massereau is a 2023 red wine from Bordeaux, France, produced under the 'Vin de France' designation. The estate, owned by the Chaigneau family since 2000, follows a minimalist and organic approach to winemaking. The 2023 blend features 45% Cabernet Franc, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot. Château Massereau is committed to manual vineyard work and non-interventionist cellar practices, emphasizing the natural quality of the grapes. The estate holds HVE 3 certification, reflecting its dedication to environmental stewardship.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate practices organic farming and is certified High Environmental Value (HVE 3).
Fact 02
Vineyard work, including plowing, is sometimes done with horses.
Fact 03
The wine is fermented using natural yeasts.
Fact 04
The producer deliberately avoids common winemaking interventions like fining or filtration.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Tradition by Château Massereau is crafted using a minimalist, non-interventionist approach. Fermentation occurs with natural yeasts, and winemaking eschews common practices like chaptalization, acidification, fining, or filtration. Sulfur is used minimally. The wine matures in cement vats for 14 to 18 months, a process designed to maintain the purity of the fruit. The estate's commitment to organic farming and manual vineyard work, including occasional horse plowing, underscores their dedication to environmental stewardship and high-quality grape production.
