Enchantée Bordeaux rouge
This Bordeaux Supérieur red is produced exclusively for Greenacres Wines Ltd. and sourced from a small family producer with whom we have established a long-standing relationship.
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reflects the unique terroir.of Bordeaux and offers incredible value.
VINEYARD
Region : Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers, France
Soil type : Loamy-clay
Grape varieties : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard management :Guyot pruning, de-budding, thinning out leaves, green harvest, sustainable agriculture.
Vineyard manager : Philippe Ducourt.
The Wine
Harvest : Machine harvesting in the cool, early morning
Maceration : Pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24 to 48 hours.
Fermentation :Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 26°C then a gentle vatting for 3 weeks at 30°C. Running off and pressing, separation of the press and free-run juice. Malolactic fermentaion in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 18°C.
Ageing : Ageing in stainless steel vats.
Average annual production : 90 000 bottles.
Oenologist : Jérémy Ducourt.
TASTING NOTES
Colour : Bright ruby hue
Nose : Pleasant aromas of red fruits and vanilla.
Mouth : Robust, round and supple. Well balanced
Food pairings : Charcuterie, tapas, red meat, white meat.