{"product_id":"chateau-de-respide-cuvee-callipyge-red-graves-2022","title":"Château de Respide Cuvée Callipyge Red Graves 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e47% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bordeaux \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESTATE HISTORY \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau de Respide stands as one of the oldest wine-producing estates in the Graves region, with viticultural records tracing back to the 17th century when it was owned by the de Respide family. A prominent chapter of its history occurred in the 19th century when the property belonged to the cousins of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec; the famous painter spent many summers there and became a vocal admirer of the estate's wines. In 1952, Pierre Bonnet took ownership and spent decades modernizing the facilities and elevating the quality of the production. More recently, since 2010, Amelie and Pierre-Edouard Kopp have managed the 56-hectare property, implementing sustainable practices and precise vineyard restructuring to highlight the classic gravel and clay-silica terroir of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTERROIR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Château de Respide Cuvée Callipyge Graves Rouge is defined by a high-altitude plateau of deep Garonne gravel over a clay subsoil. The surface stones reflect heat to ripen the Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, while the underlying clay provided essential water retention during the hot 2022 vintage. This specific terroir produces a more concentrated, structured wine than the estate's standard labels, marked by dark fruit and the signature smoky minerality of the Graves region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe viticulture for the 2022 Callipyge focuses on plot-by-plot management of the estate's oldest vines. To counter the intense heat of the vintage, the team used careful canopy management to shade the fruit and maintained grass cover to regulate vine vigor. These practices, combined with late-season harvesting of the deep-rooted plateau parcels, ensured the grapes achieved concentrated ripeness while preserving the acidity essential for a balanced Graves red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINEMAKING \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking for the 2022 Callipyge involves temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the fruit despite the high natural sugars of the vintage. After a long maceration to extract deep color and firm tannins from the Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is aged for approximately 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels. This wood contact integrates the powerful structure of the 2022 harvest, adding layers of toast and spice that complement the natural smoky character of the Graves terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING \u0026amp; FOOD PAIRINGS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Callipyge is an intense, concentrated red featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and subtle notes of cocoa and toasted oak. On the palate, the vintage’s warmth is balanced by firm tannins and a distinct graphite minerality. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled entrecôte, herb-crusted lamb, or earthy dishes like wild mushroom risotto. For cheese, aged Comté or Mimolette offer a savory contrast to the wine’s dark fruit profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Atelier","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43431370883131,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/0084\/1531\/files\/FullSizeRender_2ae431d4-7eec-44ac-9467-aef8d17eeddd.jpg?v=1776494498","url":"https:\/\/grandcruatelier.com\/products\/chateau-de-respide-cuvee-callipyge-red-graves-2022","provider":"Grand Cru Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}