| Appellation: |
| Red Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux |
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| Village: |
| Yvrac |
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| Grape varieties: |
- 80% Merlot
- 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 5% Cabernet Franc |
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| Soil types: |
| Clay-limestone soils on hillside sites with a good aspect |
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| Wine making/ageing techniques: |
Complete destemming. Extended fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. A tailor-made system ensures that the pomace cap is always submerged.
Daily pump-overs. Aged in stainless steel tanks for at least 18 months |
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| Taste profile: |
1/ sight: dark red hue
2/ nose: complex nose with notes of candied fruits and vanilla.
3/ taste: extremely round, supple palate. Very well-balanced with a long finish. |
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| Food pairings: |
| Red and white meats, grilled or served in a sauce, poultry and cheeses. |
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| Serving temperature
: 17° c. |
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| Ageing potential
: 10 to 15 years. |
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