Cold-soaked prior to a wild ferment
The finish is marked by a fine spice and vibrant acidity
The wine is deliberately light
soft tannins give a sense of plushness to the palate with buttered toast and dried figs to finish
kumquat and super-ripe oranges
Château Massereau Graves Rouge Palomino Fino Cold-soaked prior to a wildIt opens with aromas of redcurrant, black cherry, and plum, lifted by subtle notes of cedar, graphite, and dried herbstypical of Graves gravelly soils. On the palate, it is mediumbodied, fresh, and savory, showing flavors of red and dark berry fruit, tobacco leaf, and earthy spice, supported by fine, lightly grippy tannins and bright acidity. With bottle age, it develops hints of leather, forest floor, and mineral undertones, giving the wine a mature,