Graves AOC 2021, Château Puy Boyrein

Chateau Puy Boyrein is situated on the old hunting grounds of Pope Clement VII and has been in the capable hands of the Medeville family since 1877. The grapes are from only 8 hectares of vines on the Chateau Puy Boyrein estate, in the commune of Roaillan between the Garonne River and the vast forest that borders the Atlantic. The grapes are destemmed and crushed before fermentation with daily pumping over. Temperature controlled both internally and by run-off. The wine is aged for up to 18 months in cool underground vats before being bottled at the property. NB: The name Graves comes from the highly rated gravelly sandy soil that provides a perfect base for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from which so many Bordeaux wines are made.