Château Latour-Martillac : Grapecap 1884 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Grapecap 1884 2021 cuvée from Château Latour-Martillac

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals subtle fruity fragrances and fresh verbena as it breathes.

Palate
The palate is juicy, marked by notes of apricot, almond, and finely roasted hazelnut.

A historic French wine from an exceptional terroir

The property

The Château Latour-Martillac, located in Martillac in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Managed by the Kressmann family, the property stands out for its commitment to sustainable viticultural practices and the preservation of its old vines.

The vineyard 

Taking its name from the Latin gratum caput meaning " Precious Vine ", Grapecap is a French wine produced exclusively from the oldest plot of Château Latour-Martillac. 2021 is the first vintage of this exceptional bottle.

Planted in 1884, this 65-are vineyard rests on clay-limestone soils benefiting from natural drainage and optimal exposure.

The vintage 

The very wet winter was followed by a mild and dry spring with only 40 mm of precipitation in March-April. After several frost episodes in April, flowering took place evenly in early June. The relatively cool summer experienced heatwaves in late July and mid-August.

Vinification and aging

Hand harvesting followed by whole bunch pressing with separation of free-run and press juices. Alcoholic fermentation in barrel, QTT (a specific type of oak barrel integrating innovative technology based on the presence of molecules called QuercoTriTepenosides) and Wineglobe. Aging for 15 months on lees, including 10 months in French oak barrels, divided between one-wine barrel, new QTT barrel, and Wineglobe.

Blend

Sémillon (96%), muscadelle (3%), other grape varieties (1%) including ugni blanc, folle blanche, melon, gamay, and chasselas.