Artigues de Sénéjac 2019

Artigues de Sénéjac, Château Sénéjac's second wine, is classified as a Haut-Médoc appellation. Made from young vines and rigorously selected plots, this wine elegantly embodies the expression and expertise of the Château.

In the glass, it has a deep garnet color. The nose immediately charms with its intensity, blending ripe red and black fruits such as cherry, plum, and blackcurrant with more subtle nuances of finely toasted cocoa, licorice, and sweet spices. On the palate, the attack is supple and fresh, carried by a refined and elegant structure. The mid-palate develops juicy flavors of red and black berries, accompanied by hints of gray pepper, menthol, and toasted wood, which bring complexity and richness. The velvety and fleshy tannins structure the whole, giving it a silky and balanced texture. The savory and persistent finish is marked by a beautiful freshness and a return to red fruits, with a subtle hint of spice.

Technical information

• Vineyard area: 39 hectares
• Soil: Deep gravel
• Grape varieties: 50% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc
• Average age of vines: 35 years
• Planting density: 6,600 vines/ha
• Harvest: Mechanical
• Winemaking: In order to select the best grapes, the harvest is destemmed and then sorted directly in the cellar. Winemaking takes place over a period of around thirty days, exclusively in stainless steel vats. This is followed by ageing in French oak barrels for a period of 8 to 10 months.
• Aging: 8 to 10 months in barrels for 30% of the production and 70% in stainless steel vats