Enclave 2019

The nose reveals red fruit such as plums and cherries, a touch of cassis, white pepper, damp earth and a hint of black fruit. It has a very aromatic complexity. In the mouth, this is a concentrated and well-structured wine with firm yet silky smooth tannins. Persistent in the finish. This blend has layers of flavors. The firm tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot intermingle with the softness and complexity of the Carménère and the elegance of the Cabernet Franc. Its blend means that Enclave can be cellared for between 10 and 15 years

The grapes underwent a classic fermentation. First they were macerated for 3 to 4 days a 8°C. Then the temperature was allowed to increase gradually and, when it reached 20°C, it began to ferment. The fermentation took 6 to 8 days at temperatures of between 22°C and 28°C. This was followed by a post-fermentative maceration with the skins for 3 to 5 weeks. The wine was tasted daily to evaluate the behaviour of the flavours and tannins and decide how long to leave the wine in contact with the skins before racking. It was then put into oak barrels for the malolactic fermentation. This process is very important as the barrels enable a micro oxygenation to take place, ensuring that the malolactic fermentation occurs slowly and the wine integrates the wood well.