Vieux Chateau Gaubert, Graves 2010 Perusini The vines for this wine

The vines for this wine are 65 years of age

Produced from minute yields of late-picked grapes that are left to shrivel on the vine (passerillage) until early December

The wines are notable for their great purity of fruit and transparency

not far from the Jurassic Coast

Vieux Chateau Gaubert, Graves 2010 Perusini The vines for this wineDominque Haverlan a third generation winemaker purchased Vieux Chteau Gaubert in 1981. He has considerable experience of winemaking in the Graves area. The wine is a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged for 12 months in 40% new oak following fermentation. On the nose ripe dark fruits dominate. The palate is ripe and juicy with blackcurrant, cedar, coffee bean and a touch of vanilla and spice. Soft, ripe tannins frame this