Presentation
Presentation
Native to the Médoc and more particularly to St Estèphe, Marquis de St Estèphe is a historic cuvée from the left bank of the Bordeaux vineyard.
Location
Saint-Estèphe is one of the largest communal appellations of the Médoc, with a surface area of 1370 hectares. The vineyard is planted on well-drained gravel outcrops which protect the vines from excessive humidity. The sub soil, made up of clay and limestone, gives the wines their unique personality. Saint-Estèphe wines are tannic, deep and powerful and with age they take on body, fruitiness and delicacy.
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.
Varietals
Merlot : 60%
Cabernet sauvignon : 35%
Cabernet franc : 5%
Cabernet sauvignon : 35%
Cabernet franc : 5%
Advice
Taste profile
Rouge rond aromatique
Tasting
Attractive deep red colour. Nose of ripe fruit, slightly spicy, fine. Full on the palate, fruity, with well-integrated tannins.
Food pairings
Serve at between 16 and 18°C with red meat or a cheese platter.
