Château De Brasse Rouge
AOP Limoux Red
HISTORY
Château de Brasse and its aqueduct, a magnificent gateway to the property, belong to the Latude family since 1719. The expertise of ten generations at the helm of this vineyard today expresses the full potential of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties.
VINEYARD
Located between Limoux and Alet les Bains, Château de Brasse stands in the foothills of the Pyrenees on the banks of the Aude.
The best plots, located on the slopes of the property, have been selected to produce this AOP Limoux vintage.
GRAPE VARIETIES
50% Merlot, 30% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINIFICATION
All grapes are hand-picked and meticulously sorted. Each variety is fermented separately under controlled temperature. Syrah is cold-macerated prior to fermentation while Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are subjected to long maceration, for 30 days. The wines are then blended prior to ageing in French oak for 9 to 10 months.
TASTING NOTES
Its hue, revealing garnet highlights, is sustained and deep. Hints of dark berry fruits are notable with an elegant woody touch. On the palate, the structure is silky and complex, perfectly balanced.
