Bordeaux Red #01 - France
$160
$225
| REGION | Saint-Émilion, France |
| SIZE |
750ml |
| ABV | 13.5% |
DESCRIPTION
It is a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, the vines have an average age of 40 years. Its 13ha of vines are located in the heart of Saint-Émilion appellation.
Wine is vinified in the traditional way using concrete and stainless steel vats with 60% aged in oak barrels of which 20% is new oak. Production is 80,000 bottles, with a keeping potential of 5-6 years.
TASTING NOTE
A soft and well balanced wine with aromas of red fruits, cedar wood, and vanilla; layers of fruit on the palate are rounded off by silky, already integrated, tannins.
AWARD / RATING
Concours International de Lyon 2020 - Gold