DESCRIPTION
When it comes to “classic” wines, it doesn’t get much more classic than
Bordeaux, France. Bordeaux’s roots in wine go back thousands of years.
The meticulously tended vineyards of Bordeaux flank the Gironde Estuary
which empties into the sea along France’s Atlantic coast. There, the five red
Bordeaux grapes are grown: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc,
Petit Verdot and Malbec. The percentage of each variety in a given
Bordeaux blend is dependent on the vintage. Cooler vintages tend to have
a greater percentage of Merlot since it is easier to ripen than the Cab.
TASTING NOTES
Clove and dried fruits on the nose. Blackcurrant with notes of cherry lead way to toasty smoky layers that last. Pair with roast lamb with garlic and rosemary or a spread of hard sheep cheeses.
PRODUCT SPECS
- Alcohol: 14.1%
- Bottle Size: 750mL
- Varietal: 95% Merlot 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc
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