Château Pithivier 2022

The wine from this small vineyard in the Saint-Emilion region is a round Merlot-driven claret. Château Pithivier is a great example of modern entry-level Bordeaux. Located south west of Saint Emilion medieval village, near the village of Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens, along the Dordogne river, this estate is managed in a traditional way by his owner, Mr Charrier, whose nickname is ….Pithivier.

Presentation

Terroir
Silt
In the vineyard
Harvested by plots and grape viarieties selections
Harvest
08/09/2022
Winemaking
Filling-in stainless steel or concrete vats with temperature control
Pre-fermenting maceration
From 20 to 30 days maceration
Malolactic fermentation in vats
Ageing
Aged in vats from 12 to 14 months
Varietal
Merlot : 100%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : : 2.85 ha
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Serving
Serve at room temperature.
Tasting
This is a delicious, very fruity, easygoing wine with a hint of a spice on the finish.
Food pairings
It is great on its own and a good partner for cold meats, light picnic or buffet dishes and mild creamy cheeses.