FR Château Bel-Air Eiffel Graves de Vayres Rouge

฿1,179.00

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For more than a century, Château Bel-Air Eiffel has been the property of the descendants of Gustave Eiffel, the famous builder of the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. On the most beautiful gravel lands of the appellation, between Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion, this 16-hectare estate combines Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

VINTAGE: 2020

ALC: 13.5%

VARIETALS: 80% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

AGING: 12 months in French oak barrels, 35% of which are new.

TASTING NOTES:

Overall Aromatic, generous, silky
Aromas Dark berries, dried citrus rind, dried herbs and wet earth
Mouthfeel Creamy, mouth-coating tannins with a flavorful finish
This cuvée mainly produced from Cabernet Franc has a great personnality and beautiful aromatic power. The nose is elegant with aromas of black fruits, spices and cocoa. The attack is silky, the mouth rich and ample with round and generous tannins. The finish is long with beautiful aromas of morello cherries. The aging in barrels supports the blend with great delicacy. A harmonious wine with softness and finesse, which feels like velvet.

 

WINE MAKING: Plot vinification in order to select only the best plots in the blending. Gentle vinification to extract the very intense aromas,and typicity of this terroir. Low height vats for an excellent juice/pomace ratio. 2-days pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by hot fermentation with controled temperatures.

AWARDS: 91pts James Suckling, 91pts Decanter, 91pts Wine Enthusiast

VIVINO 4.2

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4.2

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FR Château Bel-Air Eiffel Graves de Vayres Rouge
฿1,179.00
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