Château Le Payral Bergerac Rouge 2015
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| Management number | 253563738 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$7.20 | Model Number | 253563738 | ||
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Château Le Payral's Bergerac Rouge is a Bordeaux-variety blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Cabernet Franc grown on the limestone plateaus and clay-silt-sand hillside vineyards of Razac de Saussignac, about 20 kilometers south of the Dordogne River. The estate sits between the Monbazillac and Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux appellations, on soils derived primarily from Castillon limestone with a surface layer of clay, silt, and pebbles. Grapes are hand-harvested and fully destemmed before pressing.
Fermentation runs 15 to 30 days with daily pump-overs, and malolactic fermentation is completed in full. Aging occurs in a combination of oak barrels and stainless steel. The 2015 vintage in the Bergerac was a standout year: early flowering, early veraison, and a warm, even growing season produced well-concentrated fruit with natural roundness.
The wine is dry, medium- to full-bodied, with dark cherry, blackcurrant, and earthy notes on the nose. The palate shows ripe, supple fruit, moderate tannins, and a warm, persistent finish. At 13.5% ABV, it drinks well now but has the structure to hold for another few years in the cellar.
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