2020 vintage - A powerful and elegant wine, mature in oak barrel
Grape variety :
65% Merlot
Grape variety originate from Bordeaux aera, adapted to the Charentes climate, it brings fineses, roundness and aromatic richness
35% Cabernet-Sauvignon
One of the oldest red grape variety from Bordeaux and Loire, it brings complexity and vivacity
Tasting
To the eye: Dark ruby color with crimson shades
To the nose: Aromatic: undergrowth, leather, black fruits and spices.
On the palate: The mouth is faithful to the nose: round and structured, with elegant tannins and a great aromatic persistence on ginger bread et pepper. Great final on freshness hint
About technics
Chalky and clay soils, well-ripened grapes, de-stemming and crushing, 18 days fermentation on the skin with pumping-over and release, barrel in March and aging during 12 month in old cask.
Our tips…
A red wine to drink between 16 and 18°C. Decanting will reveal all his potential.
Pair it with red meat, game and cheese. Try it also with a prime rib of beef!
You could appreciate it now; or keep it for 5/7 years time.