Winemaker Notes
The nose shows a red and black crisp fruit, aromatic and smooth bouquet. On the palate the wood is well balanced with the fruit. The finish is gourmandized and flavorful. Attractive ageing potential.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Intense aromas of ripe plums and blackberries with hints of tar and toasted oak. Medium-bodied with plush yet creamy tannins and a smooth, velvety mouth-feel. Long finish. 85% merlot, 5% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc and 5% malbec. Try from 2023.
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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