Winemaker Notes
Keeping with the tradition from Bordeaux's right bank, this wine is primarily Merlot. The left bank of Bordeaux is primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and typically the wines are as well. With an intense purple color, this wine exhibits aromas of ripe berries, mocha and vanilla. The palate displays berry fruit with a touch of herbal flavors. It's rich yet very approachable at a young age with moderate tannins. A delicious entry level Bordeaux that is sure to peak your interest to try more. Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Malbec.
In most of France, wines are named by their place of origin and not by the type of grape (with the exception of Alsace). Just like a red Burgundy is by law, always made of Pinot noir, a red Bordeaux is a blended wine composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Depending on the laws of the village from which the grapes come, the conditions of the vintage and decisions of the winemaker, the blend can be further supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and in rare cases, Carmenere. So popular and repeated has this mix of grape varieties become worldwide, that the term, Bordeaux Blend, refers to a wine blended in this style, regardless of origin.
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