G.R.18
Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Type Red, macerated in American oak barrels for 18 months and bottle-aged for at least 18 months.
Harvest First week of September for the Merlot and third week for the
Cabernet. Harvested by hand at sunrise so the grapes are received at the winery with covered in the dew of the morning.
Serving temperature 16 to 18 degrees.
This wine is presented without stabilisers and with very light filtering, allowing for the presence of natural sediments which ensure its purity and integrity. This wine should therefore be decanted.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance Intense purple red with brick shades.
Nose Very high, very complex intensity, balsamic, white pepper spiciness with hints of vegetable, cabbage, leather, cocoa, mineral and tobacco. And all of this over a background of vanilla and dark-roasted tones. When allowed to breathe it takes on notes of plum and dried peach.
Taste Pleasant attack, tasty, structured. Good acidity, sweet tannins. Powerful retronasal. Spices and toasted finish flavors.
Pairing Red meats, hunting stews, smoked, cured meats, cheeses, foie.