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Chateau Rahoul Red
AOC Graves
Château Rahoul is one of only a handful of Graves wines to belong to the highly selective Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux. The chateau produces alluring, distinctive wines, with juicy, dark fruit flavours and delicate tannins. It expresses all the fruit character and elegance of Merlot, enhanced by the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
Tasting notes
The nose reveals intense dark fruit, enhanced by spicy and subtly smoky notes. Supple and rounded on the attack, the ample and fleshy palate is backed by elegant tannins. The fruit and spices expression linger with precision on a long and flavourful finish. Balance, freshness, and elegant fruit expression characterise this 2025 vintage.
The vintage
Born of a mild, dry winter, the 2025 vintage set up early under favorable conditions. Budbreak occurred at the end of March, followed by rainfalls around Easter, which were beneficial to the vegetative cycle. From May onwards, a warm, dry period took hold. Early and uniform flowering unfolded under excellent conditions. From mid-June, a progressive water deficit stimulated polyphenol synthesis and enhanced the wine's structural potential. The hot summer allowed for even ripening, and the rains of late August and early September balanced the wines without dilution. The early and concentrated harvest yielded rich and balanced grapes. Overall, moderate yields contributed to a beautiful concentration. The 2025 vintage is distinguished by its intense fruit character, density, and remarkable balance, resulting in wines that are simultaneously concentrated, fresh, and elegant.
Blending
- 53% Merlot
- 29% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 18% Petit Verdot
Food pairing
Perfect match with grilled or roasted meat, stuffed poultry, cheese, mushrooms fricassee.
