2019 Chambourcin
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chambourcin
Harvest Date
10/7/2015
Aging
Hungarian Oak
Fermentation
Bins
Bottling Date
6/28/2016
Residual Sugar
0 g/l
Alcohol %
13.2
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This Chambourcin was aged 9 months in young French oak barrels allowing its delicate fruit character to surface while maintaining its medium body.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Chambourcin
Harvest Date
10/7/2015
Aging
Hungarian Oak
Fermentation
Bins
Bottling Date
6/28/2016
Residual Sugar
0 g/l
Alcohol %
13.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of balsam, ripe plum, and paprika. Flavors of black cherry, baking spice, and vanilla.
Vineyard Notes
Heavy shale and limestone slopes with south/southeast aspect between 1000' and 1200' elevation. Dry farmed using sustainable practices.
Production Notes
The Chambourcin was divided into 1 ton lots and fermented using three different yeast. Punchdowns every 4 hours for the first 48 hours of fermentation, then twice daily until the cap has fallen. Aged for 7 months in a blend of new and used Hungarian and American oak barrels.
Winemaker Notes
2015 was a good vintage in Virginia with consistently warm, dry weather throughout the growing season. The fruit came in with good phenolics, and balanced chemistry. Whites were picked about 2 weeks earlier than previous years, but with optimal ripeness. Reds came in with excellent skin integrity and concentration.
Food Pairing Notes
https://www.rappahannockcellars.com/recipes/Turkey-Burgers
https://www.rappahannockcellars.com/recipes/Pork-Chops-with-Gingered-Plum-Sauce
Production
120 cases