Vibrant, Leafy Green & Mineral
Aromas of red cherry, black raspberry & cranberry with pronounced green leafy tobacco herbs.
Flavors of vibrant red & sour cherry, black raspberry, cranberry, green herbs & a chalky minerality. Warmer vintages have more black fruit flavors.
Oak usage varies from old wood to new barrique which adds vanilla & baking spice.
A key grape for Bordeaux Blends.
Comes from...
France; Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny in Loire Valley. Prominent grape in St. Emilion & Pomerol, Bordeaux Blends (Right Bank) blended with Merlot.
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