Winemaker Notes
A garnet color, with highlights of red brick. Powerful nose of Morello cherry, overripe red berries, hints of brandy, notes of vanilla and spices. Full-bodied and fleshy on the palate, supported by a fine tannic structure, giving it strength and a long finish. The palate reveals notes of kirsch and strawberry jam.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Here is a densely packed wine with firm tannins and a ripe structure. It has a ripe character from the black fruits.
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.