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Bordeaux Supérieur

RED

70% Merlot, 30 % Cabernet Sauvignon
France
2022
91 points James Suckling

Total acidity

5.17 g/L

3.26

Alcohol

13,5%

Volume

750ml

TASTING NOTES

A deep garnet color that sparkles in the glass with an eye-catching hue. On the nose, a timeless bouquet that includes blackcurrant, plums with an echo of cherries. The aromatics promise a structure with a range of flavors that mirror the nose. A complimentary selection of ripe red fruits with vanilla, indicative of a nicely matured Bordeaux red.

FOOD PAIRINGS

A versatile Bordeaux blend that can easily match the intensity of a variety of dishes. Perfect to accompany grilled meats or opt for a classic Bordeaux choice, Duck.

DOMAINE

In 1442, Guillaume de Damian, an Avignon resident, bought the lordship of Vernègues where the vines are located today. The history of the vineyard as we know it now began at this time. Successive families contributed to the reputation of the vineyard by allowing the vines to express themselves in order to reveal the full potential of their fruit.

TERROIR

The vineyard parcels are located in one of the best terroirs of the appellation, between 200 and 300 meters above sea level. The forests and valleys of the region intertwine in as many climates and soils particularly conducive to the cultivation of vines. The vines are mainly planted on sun-drenched, clay-limestone hillsides, and in the hollows of cool, shady valleys.

WINEMAKING

After completing an alcoholic fermentation in tank, the wine spends its malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. The barrels are renewed by thirds each year, barrels are used for 3 years before being replaced. A method that is a tried and true method to maturing a classic Bordeaux red wine.