Bernard Metrat Morgon Terre d'Alizarine 2022 chateau-citran 3 Weeks on skins before

3 Weeks on skins before pressing to old Hogheads (300L) for 10 months

The grapes are picked in three passes through the vines and

Layers and layers of silky tannin through the extended maceration

Añada wines tend to combine elements that are normally not found together in a solera wine

Bernard Metrat Morgon Terre d'Alizarine 2022 chateau-citran 3 Weeks on skins beforeA new cuvee from Bernard with this being his first vintage produced. From just half a hectare of vines aged more than 70 years old facing full south on sandy granitic soil. The name is taken from from a plant that gives a red flower called Alizarine. Vinification is made all in cement tanks with 100% whole bunch and indigenous yeasts. Deep perfumed aromas with hints of violet and real depth and generosity and soft rich round tannins and exotic spices