Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons - Graves - Rouge - 2016

Wine:

Very pure, straight and concentrated, the 2016 Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons unfolds a palate of great intensity, carried by the graphite notes of the Cabernet grape and beautiful notes of black fruits. Both ripe and fresh, it combines both power and elegance. A success that won us over, rated 16/20. A bottle to drink or to age, to be served with a nice red meat.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 100% destemmed, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel truncated cone shaped tanks.
Aged for 12 to 14 months in barrels, 35% of which are new French oak and the rest in a majority of 1 wine.

Color:

Dark red color, carmine reflections.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruits mixed with beautiful graphite notes.

Palate:

Straightforward and concentrated, this wine unfolds a palate of great intensity which marvelously combines power, purity and elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Prime rib with candied shallots, tournedos of beef with marrow, roast suckling lamb, roast duck with peaches.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026

At Ventealapropriété, we have always liked to introduce you to vintages that have reached their peak of maturity. (Re)discover today the "2016", one of the greatest vintages of the decade! 

At its inception, the 2016 vintage was already described as grandiose. A few years later, having reached a beautiful evolution, it displays a high class character, destined for long aging.

This vintage required patience and kept the suspense until the end before revealing its magnificence! A vintage of elegance and balance, with ripe tannins and fresh and dynamic textures.