| Appellation: |
| Graves red |
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| Village: |
| Roaillan |
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| Grape varieties: |
- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 45% Merlot
- 5% Cabernet Franc |
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| Soil types: |
| Gravel, facing
south-south-west. |
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| Wine making/ageing techniques: |
De-stemming, pumping over three times a day,
temperature control, vatting for 15 to 20 days.
Matured in vats. |
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| Taste profile: |
1/ Appearance: a nice
ruby red colour with a clear, brilliant robe.
2/ Bouquet: good intensity with notes of ripe fruit and a touch of spices.
3/ Palate: the attack is supple. Opens out well
with quite good body and nicely pronounced tannins. The finish in the mouth
is long. |
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| Food pairings: |
| Red meat, game, cheeses. |
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| Serving temperature
: 17 to 18°c. |
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| Ageing potential
: 5 to 10 years. |
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