Chateau Rahoul Red

Notes of blackcurrants, walnuts and spicy herbs with medium body and firm tannin structure. Precise and linear with a polished finish. Refined and mineral at the end.

Supple and well textured, this has bright red fruits which have a good energy and intense tannins that fill the mouth but provide a great cushion and backbone for the wine. Lively, plump, round and totally enjoyable and approachable now but still with structure, density, excellent tannins and a chalky, mineral grip at the end. HVE3 certified. Tasted twice. Aged 12 months, 18% new oak barrels. Harvest 14 September - 7 October.

The 2022 Rahoul is a bold, punchy Graves. Hints of leather, tobacco, scorched earth and incense lend savory complexity to this potent, driving red. Rahoul has a ton to offer in a style that is classic Graves. This year's version includes 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, which really drives the savory profile and overall feel. Tasted two times.

Intense tannins, high phenolic extraction giving structure and power, along with aniseed-edged knitted-down tannins that will need time to uncurl. This is undoubtedly a Rahoul with concentration and impact. A little subdued and closes in on the finish, potential for ageing.

The 2022 Château Rahoul should be outstanding, with impressive red, blue, and black fruits as well as notes of scorched earth and graphite. Medium-bodied on the palate and balanced, with ripe tannins, it has tons to love.

Nez fumé et intensément fruité, bouche généreuse et pleine de charme, avec des tannins francs et de la fraîcheur qui équilibre l’ensemble.

Forward, soft, elegant, fruity and fresh, the wine is medium-bodied and ready to deliver its currants and cherries with their edge of spice and herbs on release. Drink from 2025-2032.

L'AOC Graves peut se targuer d'un beau tir groupé d'un point de vue qualitatif en 2022. Rahoul confirme cela déjà au niveau olfactif avec un bouquet qui allie fruit, fraîcheur et élevage. Le vin est friand, frais et soutenu par des tannins compacts qui assurent bien les arrières. Un vin invitant, harmonieux, que l'on pourra apprécier jeune mais qui offre un bon potentiel de garde.

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Expressive nose with distinct toasting, dark chocolate and subtle oak, backed by ripe fruit reminiscent of blackberries, blackcurrant jelly, mild spices and hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate well-structured with firm yet ripe tannins, sweet fruit, discreet spiciness and very good length.

Dark fruited; plummy – with damsons, plum skin, a little red cherry and sloes. Pure, with a nice focus; quite bright and crunchy too with a dusty earthiness. Robust but fine-grained tannins and impressive density and indeed length. Not especially complex but an attractive bottle and likely to represent excellent value. Just a shade dry on the finish; indeed, a little coarse when re-tasted.

Nez intriguant qui évoque la racine d’iris, les fruits noirs et des notes plus intenses de tarmac après la pluie et de santal. La bouche est concentrée et dense, soulignée par une texture veloutée. Finale acidulée et épicée.

Dark fruited; plummy – with damsons, plum skin, a little red cherry and sloes. Pure, with a nice focus; quite bright and crunchy too with a dusty earthiness. Robust but fine-grained tannins and impressive density and indeed length. Not especially complex but an attractive bottle and likely to represent excellent value. Just a shade dry on the finish; indeed, a little coarse when re-tasted.