Château Peyrabon 2020

The inimitable style of a great Haut-Médoc red wine with sublime aging potential

The estate

Located in the Haut-Médoc appellation, on the doorstep of Pauillac, Château Peyrabon is nestled in a lush green setting. Owned by Patrick Bernard since 1998, Château Peyrabon has undergone significant restructuring and modernization, both in the vineyard and the winery. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Château Peyrabon is a very fine reference in Haut-Médoc. It offers wines that are representative of the appellation, elegant and powerful, promising superb aging potential.

The vineyard

In the commune of Saint-Sauveur Médoc, the Château Peyrabon vineyard spans approximately 37 hectares of vines aged 28 years on average, planted on sandy gravel resting on a clay subsoil. Clay-limestone soils are found on 5 hectares of the vineyard. This Haut-Médoc vineyard holds ISO14001-2015 and HVE (High Environmental Value) certification, with phytosanitary protection carried out using sustainable pest management.

The vintage

For this 2020 vintage, the harvest at Château Peyrabon was carried out both manually and mechanically. It began on September 17th for the Merlot and ended on October 6th with the Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes, transferred by vibrating hopper, undergo destemming and optical sorting. Plot-by-plot vinification is carried out in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats, accompanied by pump-overs, punch-downs, and rack-and-return techniques adapted to favor gentle extraction. The press wines are separated and then selected after tasting. Barreling is partially carried out at run-off. Aging lasts for 14 months in barrels (25% new wood), followed by fining in vats.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Merlot (38%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Petit Verdot (3%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Peyrabon 2020

Tasting

This vintage embodies a wine with beautiful freshness, marked by red and black fruit. The perfect balance is accompanied by a woody touch as well as great finesse, extending into the finish.