Winemaker Notes
The wine has a fine, clear colour with cherry highlights and an expansive, rich bouquet, displaying gamey, animal aromas and a hint of smoke. The attack is round and smooth, with roasted, toasty notes over supple, already well-integrated tannins. The finish lingers elegantly in a well-balanced blend of flavours.
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.
SWS62539_2002 Item# 78826