Real Haut Medoc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Real
Label Name:
 
Haut Medoc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 89 (listed for Château Réal 2019); S. retailers

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with cedar, vanilla and subtle tobacco notes. Velvety texture, integrated firm tannins, medium–full body and an elegant, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stews, aged comté or other hard cheeses. Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ), Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled beef), rich Sichuan beef or mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; sorting table, cold maceration (≈4 days), vatting 25–30 days, pneumatic pressing; stainless steel fermentation and ~18 months ageing in oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Château Réal (Haut-Médoc) — 6 ha estate historically linked to the Tronquoy family; vinification overseen by noted consultants (Hubert de Boüard). Soils: gravel, clay and limestone.