LAGRAVE-MARTILLAC RED

The very wet winter gave way to a mild and particularly dry spring, with only 40 mm of precipitation in March-April, compared to 70 mm on average. This month of April was marked by several episodes of frost, causing some damage to the earliest plots.

Flowering, at the beginning of June, was particularly uniform. The summer was relatively cool,with the exception of a heat wave at the end of July and mid-August, which led to a slight delayin the veraison.

The red grape harvest began late on September 24th and ended on October 13th. 2021 is the first vintage drived by Edouard Kressmann.

Period of harvest
Merlot: September 24 to October 1
Cabernet Sauvignon: October 1 to 13

Blending
75% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Merlot

Tasting Notes
Lagrave-Martillac 2021 has a ruby-red color. The nose is highly aromatic, with notes of fruits (fresh fruit mix) and spices(clove), with a touch of eucalyptus. The palate is expressive and characterized, once again, by the presence of fruits. Thepalate is lively and greedy, with balanced tannins and a long finish.

Optimal Tasting
2023-2027

Service Température
Between 16°C / 61°F and 18°C / 64°F.