2020 Chateau des Fougeres Graves Rouge La Raison

A black-currant and spice-flavored wine, this comes from a parcel within the Fougères vineyard. Aged in oak for 14 months, it has a smooth texture and minty character that gives richness and style.  REGION Graves A.O.C. GRAPES 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot SOIL Fine gravel, sand-clay with low proportion of hardpan. VITICULTURE Organic farming. Natural weed and leaf removal, tillage and thinning to 8 clusters per vine. Yield: 45hl/ha. VINICULTURE Hand harvested. Fermentation in thermoregulated cement vats. 30-day maceration. Aged for 14 months in 70% 1 year old, 30% new oak barrels.