Bordeaux Supérieur

Selectus 2017

Specifications

Appellation

BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR

Grape Variety

Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 20%,
Cabernet Sauvignon 10%

Terroir

Clay over Limestone

Vineyard

Certified Agriculture Biologique and EU organic

Winemakers

  • Alfred Pantarotto—Vigneron for 35 years
  • Cécile Dulimbert—Consulting Oenologist

Recognition

Gold medal, Concours des Vins de Bordeaux 2019, Guide Hachette 2021

Climate

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.

Vinification & Ageing

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 French oak barrels.

Bottling

July 2019

Tasting Notes

On the eye, a deep ruby wine with purple tints, calling for delightful black fruit aromas. Blackcurrant, blackberry, blackcherry are highlighed by cocoa notes. The palate is powerful but well balanced: melting, dense and sweet, with a long finish.

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