Chateau Grand Colombier Montagne-St.-Emilion 2016
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The 2016 is a fruity wine that is rich in tannins.
Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
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A blend with an unusual amount of Cabernet Sauvignon for the Right Bank of Bordeaux, this is structured, firm with tannins as well as black-currant fruits. The wine's poise and balance between fresh acidity and structure promise further aging.
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.