# Château Piche Leibre (2019)

- **Producer:** Château Piche Leibre
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €42
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cedar, blackcurrant, black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Château Piche-Leibre 2019 is a red wine from the AOC Margaux in Bordeaux, France. It is a single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon produced from a small, 0.5-hectare vineyard situated near renowned estates. The estate is characterized as a 'petit château' with a focus on producing high-quality wines. The 2019 vintage in Margaux was noted for its favorable growing conditions, contributing to the development of the grapes.

## Interesting facts

- Single 0.5-hectare vineyard.
- Located next to Châteaux Cantenac-Brown and Palmer.
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux.
- Production typically around 3,000 bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and substantial tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein in red meats and game. The structure of the wine can stand up to robust flavors, while its complexity can echo or contrast with savory elements in the dishes.

## Wine making process

Château Piche-Leibre 2019 is produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are hand-harvested. The wine undergoes aging for 16 months in French oak barrels, with half of these being new. This process is characteristic of traditional Bordeaux winemaking, aiming to develop the wine's structure and complexity.