Chateau DesMirail AOC Margaux 2016 (750ml)

A third growth cur classé in the 1855 classification.   Desmirail is the fruit of an exceptional terroir in the Margaux appellation. 

The summer of 2016 was particularly dry: a sign of a wonderful vintage. The rain came at the right time, on the 13th of September. The amount of rain was also ideal, helping the grapes to mature following the dryness of the summer. The harvest began on the 4th of October, with the early Merlots, and ended with the later Cabernets on the 20th of October. Once again, this year, there was no hesitation when it came to stopping and restarting the harvest, in order to wait for the best maturity, particularly for the Cabernet
Sauvignon. This was aided by the excellent weather conditions.

The wine is a blend of 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot.  The red colour and tannin structure are extracted during the fermentation and maceration phases, which last for a total of almost three weeks. The decision to separate the juice from the marc (skins and seeds) is taken after several tastings. The marc is pressed and provides a complementary, more structured juice that is incorporated when the juices of the different grape varieties are being blended.