# Château D'ARRICAUD 2018 (2018)

- **Producer:** Chateau D'arricaud
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €30
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 17–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** elderberries, lilac, black cherry, chocolate, coffee, smoke

## About this wine

Château d'ARRICAUD 2018 is a red wine from the Graves appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate, managed by the Bouyx family for three generations, has a history of two centuries and holds High Environmental Value (HVE) certification. The vineyard spans 23 hectares with vines averaging 35 years of age, planted on diverse soils including clay gravel and clay-limestone.

## Interesting facts

- Estate has a history spanning two centuries.
- Family has owned the estate for three generations.
- Holds High Environmental Value (HVE) certification.
- Vineyards average 35 years in age.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and dark fruit notes complement rich proteins like beef and duck. Its structure and subtle smoky undertones can stand up to robust flavors and sauces, while its silky texture harmonizes with tender meats.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Château d'ARRICAUD 2018 involves Bordeaux-style pruning, plowing, controlled grassing, leaf stripping, and bunch thinning. Harvests are manual and mechanical with strict grape selection. Vinification includes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats at 28°C, followed by a four-week maceration period and malolactic fermentation. The wine is then matured in vats for 18 months.