Chateau Calvimont, Graves Rouge 2020

Chateau Calvimont, Graves Rouge 2020Chteau Calvimont comes from specific plots which have always belonged to the Crons estate; the Marquis de Calvimont was the owner in the late 18th century. Viticulture is sustainable and winemaking in the gravity fed cellar is precise, producing restrained yet characterful wines with freshness of the fruit, fine minerality, elegant and soft tannins. The vineyards are on a plateau of gravel over limestone overlooking the river Garonne, perfect terroir

round mouthfeel

freshness along with a savoury dimension

A family domaine and distillery

The climate is perfect for viticulture with the low rainfall in summer months

Located close to the historic market town of Petworth in West Sussex

the vines benefit from the cooling Mistral winds and are sheltered by the mountains from the harsh Mediterranean sun

All balanced by crisp acidity

the wine is decanted from skins and held on lees for 6 months in stainless steel

orris root

Vincent uses the minimum amount of SO2 possible

The estate was once a sheep paddock until it was purchased by Marquis Sauvage in 2002

The micro climate at Rimauresq is unique within the appellation