Bordeaux Supérieur
Selectus 2017
Appellation
BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR
Grape Variety
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard
Certified Agriculture Biologique and EU organic
Winemaker
Caroline Fluer
ABV
14%
Winemaker's Comments
Harvested in early October 2017. Macerated in cold settings before a 15-day alcoholic fermentation at 25°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. Aged 18 months in stainless steel tanks and 12 months Burgundian French oak barrels. Warm temperatures during spring led to quick growth until a frost at the end of April. Crop losses were limited at our elevation (100m). Yield and grape ripeness were satisfying thanks to a dry and sunny summer.
Tasting Notes
On the eye, a deep ruby wine with purple tints, calling for delightful black fruit aromas. Blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry are highlighted by cocoa notes. The palate is powerful but well balanced: melting, dense and sweet, with a long finish.