| Appellation: |
| Red Pessac Léognan |
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| Village: |
| Martillac |
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| Grape varieties: |
40% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot
15% Cabernet franc
2.5% Petit Verdot
2.5% Malbec
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| Soil types: |
| Graveley soil - Chalky sub soil |
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| Wine making/ageing techniques: |
Long fermentation in stainless
steel
Tanks with carbonic maceration
Ageing 15 months in barrels
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| Taste profile: |
1/ appearance : a wonderful
deep red color
2/ bouquet : plenty aromas : cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry,
cacao
3/ palate : first impression is smooth, then the strong structure
dominates with a long toasted finish
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| Food pairings: |
All meats, game and cheeses
A wine for "amateurs"
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| Serving temperature
: 17 to 18 ° C |
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| Ageing potential
: 10 to 15 years |
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