 
                                                        Graves Rouge
Appellation
                                                                Graves                                                            
Farming
                                                                Sustainable (HVE3), Vegan                                                            
Varieties
                                                                60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot                                                            
Vineyards & Viticulture
                                                                Château Respide-Médeville is situated on the summit of the first gravel hill north of Langon, with a view over the Garonne valley. The three-hectare vineyard is spread out around the château on a mosaic of terroirs in the heart of Graves. The Merlot is planted on gravel mixed with sand on a bed of clay.                                                            
Soils
                                                                Sand, gravel                                                            
Harvest & Vinification
                                                                Grapes are manually harvested and macerated, 20% whole-bunch, in stainless steel vats for 21 days with regular pump overs. Malolactic fermentation takes place separately: 50% of the fermented blend is aged in new oak for 12 months, while 50% continues to age in stainless steel.                                                            
 
                                                        	 
				 
                         
                         
                         
                        