Presentation
Presentation
Welcome to Cleyrac, a village of 150 inhabitants. It is here, in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, that Bruno Cazautets is based. Representing the fifth generation of winegrowers, he is at the head of an 80 hectare estate. For him, as for his wife, wine is a family affair. A passion that is passed on from father to son.
Location
This region consists of limestone plateaux at around 100m above sea level, hence its name "Bordeaux's high country". Wines of the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation are produced the vineyard zone of the Gironde. The wines must conform to rigorous quality criteria and are made from grapes from selected vineyard parcels and older vines. The red Bordeaux Supérieur is characterised by great aromatic complexity combining ripe fruits, floral aromas, spice and often a hint of oak.
Winemaking
Destemming and crushing of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature with selected yeasts and maceration of the skins. To obtain a wine for ageing, rich in tannins, this takes 3 to 4 weeks. Ageing in barrel for at least 6 months, so that the wine develops its bouquet and its aromas.
Varietals
Merlot : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 40%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 40%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Advice
Taste profile
Rouge puissant boisé
Tasting
Intense, dark red colour. Ripe fruit on the nose with vanilla and elegant oak. Full on the palate, tannic, round, with well-balanced fruit and oak aromas. Evident oak in balance with the fruit aromas. Quite traditional.
Food pairings
Serve at between 16 and 18°C with meat and cheeses.
