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.