Chateau de Myrat 2021

A fresh and complex Sauternes wine

The estate

Chateau de Myrat is a family-owned estate that lies in the Sauternes appellation. The wines of this Sauternes Grand Cru Classe offer an alluring balance, elegance and sophistication.

The vineyard

Chateau de Myrat 2021 is a Sauternes wine that stems from a 22-hectare vineyard located in the Haut-Barsac region and rest on a clay-limestone plateau upon fractured limestone.

The vintage

Marked by the frost which had a strong impact on the Sauternes region, 2021 was also marked by a cool summer and a mild end-of-season. The harvested grapes are fresh, juicy and showcase an utterly pure noble rot.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvesting by successive selections. Vinification by daily batches. Fermentation is carried out in barrels, as is the aging (40% new barrels) for 18 months.

The blend

Semillon (96%)

Sauvignon Blanc (2%)

Muscadelle (2%).

Chateau de Myrat 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

This Sauternes wine offers an alluring freshness and aromatic palette.

Food and wine pairing

Chateau de Myrat 2021 will complement an array of starters (spicy tapas, prawns, foie gras), main courses (chicken curry, braised veal chop), cheeses (Roquefort, Comté) and desserts (apple or pear tart, mango mousse, fruit salad with red fruits).