B&G Bordeaux 2018 (France)

Description

• Oaked
• Redcurrant
• Minty
• Velvety tannins

Deep purple red in colour. Fruit driven with red and black berries (redcurrant, cherry, and blackcurrent) combined with spicy and minty notes. Good balance with round and velvety tannins and a long fruit and spicy finish. A vegan friendly wine that is best served between 16°C and 18°C / 60°F and 65°F.

Principally in the Entre Deux mers and the right bank of the Gironde estuary. Grape Varieties include 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine was made in soil of a combination of clay, limestone and gravels with an oceanic and mild climate. The vinification was controlled extraction for 3 weeks maceration with daily pumping over. Made partly aged in oak for 3 months.

This cuvee pays tribute to Germain Rambaud, Thomas Barton's first cellar master.

Food Pairing: Best to be serve with red meat, pâté and cheese.