Winemaker Notes
Raspberries and cherries on the palate with a hint of fresh spearmint and a smooth, balanced, finish.
Pairs well with BBQ, chicken, pasta dishes, and pizza.
Professional Ratings
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Wine & Spirits
Based in Entre-Deux-Mers, this family estate covers close to 200 acres of vines, including 106 at Freynelle, managed since 1990 by Véronique Barthe. This is a blend of merlot (70 percent) and cabernet sauvignon, restrained in its power, with dark, plummy fruit that carries shades of blueberry and black currant. It’s savory and refined, the tannins and acidity integrated into the fruit. A by-the-case buy.
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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