| Review |
HARVEST & AGEING
Inspired by a grand tradition of quality, the Domaines teams have one priority: selection. Their mastery and perfect knowledge of Bordelais
cepages are responsible for the unparalleled quality of their wines. The cepages used in Reserve Spéciale Rouge are Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 2009 vintage met the five conditions necessary for a great year in Bordeaux: homogeneous, early flowering
and setting (early June) with hot, dry, sunny weather; an equally early start to the ripening process (“véraison”), beginning in late July, with
complete ripeness due to a warm, dry August and September, and finally dream harvests starting late in September, in perfect weather conditions!
The wines are of excellent quality, very pleasant on the nose and in the mouth, with ripe, silky tannins, good aromatic expression
and a freshness in the finish that perfectly balances the sometimes high levels of alcohol. The selected plots were vinified separately in stainless
steel vats, after being de-stemmed and crushed. This was followed by alcoholic fermentation under temperature control and maceration
over 2 weeks. Ageing took places in vats. Fining with egg whites and cold stabilization were operated before bottling the wine. Continual
controls (sensory, microbiological and chemical) were carried out throughout the wine making stages. |
| Wine maker notes |
The color is an intense purple. Expressive and voluptuous on the nose with mingling aromas of dark berries (blackberries, blackcurrants),
dried fruit (figs, almonds), spices and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied and flavorful, with silky, well blended tannins, powerful aromas and
a fresh, spicy finish. A rich, full and nice wine.
Controlled Appellation: Bordeaux
Grape Varieties: 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Finished Alcohol: 13% vol
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