Château Belle-Garde - L'Excellence - Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge 2015

Presentation of Château Belle-Garde - L'Excellence - Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge 2015

Discover the Excellence vintage from Château Belle Garde , a superior Bordeaux for aging which will delight the most delicate palates. Its color is a deep garnet. On the nose the wine reveals intense aromas of black fruits, such as blackberry and cherry, and notes of spices. On the palate we taste a wine with flavors of black fruits combined with cloves and menthol notes. The Belle Garde cuvée l'Excellence is a powerful and balanced wine, perfect for aging and for all lovers of good Bordeaux wines.

HISTORY OF THE ESTATE

Anchored in the Bordeaux wine landscape for several generations, the Duffau family has selected the most beautiful plots of vines in the region. Today , Eric Duffau owns a wine property with strong quality potential and a unique imprint. The vineyards are located in Gironde, 30km from Bordeaux, in several communes, each of which has its own unique terroir, which allows Château Belle Garde to offer us typical Bordeaux wines, with a unique and much appreciated character. The Excellence vintage is one of their most appreciated Bordeaux Supérieur for its complexity and aromas that will please all Bordeaux wine lovers.

FOOD AND WINE

Prime rib with herbs, marinated meat, venison stew, porcini fricassee, duck confit, Sarladaise potatoes, etc.

INFORMATION

Vintage: 2015

Region: Bordeaux

Appellation: Bordeaux Supérieur

Grape variety(ies): 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14%

Culture: Traditional

Aging: 12 months in barrels

Terroir: Merlot on thin limestone layer, Cabernet Sauvignon on clay-limestone plateau

Aging potential: 8 - 10 years

Serving temperature: 15°C-18°C