| Appellation : |
| Premières Côtes de Bordeaux
red |
 |
| Town : |
| Yvrac |
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| Grape varieties
: |
- 65% Merlot
- 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 15% Cabernet Franc |
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| Types of soil : |
| Clay-limestone soil on hillsides with
good exposure to the sun. |
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| Vinification/maturing
: |
Total de-stemming. Fermentation
and long maceration in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Thanks to a
specific system, the cap is constantly kept immersed.
Pumped over daily.
Matured in stainless-steel vats for at least 18 months. |
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| Tasting notes : |
1/ Appearance: dark red
colour.
2/ Bouquet: a complex nose with notes of candied fruit and vanilla.
3/ Palate: nicely rounded and supple in the mouth.
Very good balance with a long finish. |
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| Serving suggestions
: |
| Red and white meats -
grilled or served in a sauce, poultry and cheese. |
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| Serving temperature
: 17° c. |
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| Ageing potential
: 10 to 15 years. |
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