Description
VINIFICATION
Mechanical harvest and crushing; 3 weeks fermentation; cap is punched down. Maturing in french oak barrels 1/3 brand new (2/3 from Bordeaux – 1/3 from Burgundy). Malolactic fermentation in barrel.
CONSERVATION
5-8 years; accessible after 2 years; peaks at 3 years.
COLOUR
Brilliant, deep garnet.
BOUQUET
Elegant and racy with ripe black berry fruit aromas mingling
with the vanilla from the oak; highly complex.
PALATE
Full and vinous; robust; well-balanced; requires 2 years to peak.
SUGGESTIONS
Red meat, offal and cheese. Serve between 16 and 18 degrees C.
