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L’Orangerie de Rahoul
AOC Graves
L’Orangerie de Rahoul is the perfect introduction to Château Rahoul’s fine wine. It pays tribute to the wealth of terroirs where it finds its home, and which make this Graves wine stand apart from all the rest. It takes its name from Château Rahoul’s magnificent orangery and is a nod to its rich past.
Tasting notes
Pronounced ruby in colour. The bouquet melds aromas of red fruits and zesty notes with a hint of spice. Initially generous on the palate, underpinned by silky tannins, and developing lovely concentrated structure, and generous rounded character. A delicate smoky note to the deliciously long finish reflects the typical character of the gravel terroir.
The vintage
2019 got off to a mild start resulting in early bud break. The growing season was set back by changeable weather in spring, marked by two episodes of frost on 14th April and 6th May, with thankfully no major damage to our vineyards. Summer was hot and dry and by the end of June had set in for the duration, lasting right through until the harvest. These favourable conditions, together with painstaking work in the vineyard, good water reserves and fluctuating day/night temperatures from late August, promoted balance and concentration in the grapes. Welcome rainfall in mid-September added the finishing touch to ripening in the perfectly healthy red grapes.
We harvested non-stop from 24th September through to 5th October. The wines reveal good structure, fruit and impressive soft, silky tannic structure.
Blending
- 80% Merlot
- 17% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3% Petit Verdot
Food pairing
Perfect match with grilled or roasted meat, stuffed poultry, cheese, mushrooms fricassee.
