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Château Haut Selve Sednové

  • Graves
  • Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Appellation

Château Haut Selve has become the only wine-growing creation of the 20th century in Bordeaux, on a historic terroir of the Graves destroyed by phylloxera and left in a forest state for 120 years.

Vineyard

The parcel is meticulously managed to produce high-quality grapes. The vineyard covers just 1 hectare (2.47 acres) and boasts well-draining sandy-gravelly soil with deep gravel deposits. Vines are densely planted at 5,500 vines per hectare (2,226 vines per acre), and pruning techniques are tailored to the individual vigor of each vine. Sustainability is a priority, with green manure crops like fava beans, peas, and mustard used to nourish the soil instead of chemical fertilizers. Mechanical cultivation is employed between vine rows to manage weeds, while suckering is done by hand or mechanical means, avoiding herbicides altogether.

Vinification

This wine is crafted with a unique approach, emphasizing natural characteristics. Whole bunches, including 35% stems, undergo maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperatures. The extraction process is meticulously monitored by analyzing the cap (the layer of skins and seeds that forms on top during fermentation). After fermentation, the wine is aged for 8 months in large, 750-liter terracotta amphorae known as Tava. No added sulfites.