Tasting Notes
Chateau d'Arcole Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021. Being aged in oak for 12 to 18 months, expect a lively and rich nose with intense aromas of black cherry and black currant, followed by cedar. On the palate, it is silky with ripe tannins and excellent length. This is an exceptionally impressive St Emilion from a truly great vineyard.
Food Matches
Aged Gouda with Fig, Bolognese & Roast Lamb
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2021
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Grape Variety Merlot
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Biodynamic
SKU CHDARCOLE21
Region
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a region in south-west France bisected by the river Gironde Estuary, producing high quality red, white and sweet wines. The region can be split into two distinct styles on different sides of the river, 'left bank' and 'right bank'. On the left bank the vineyards are typically free-draining gravel soils, while the right bank has a higher… Read More
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Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety, famous for its use in the great wines of Pomerol and St-Emilion on Bordeaux's right bank and now of immense popularity the world over, competing with Cabernet Sauvignon as the most planted black grape. It is used both as a single varietal where it produces wines of a fruit-driven nature, with soft and ripe black fruit flavours and gentle… Read More
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