14.5% abv, Famille Saby, Montagne, imported by Aquitaine Wine USA, Berkeley, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day.
Winemaking notes: 70% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Franc from sustainably-farmers vineyards on this 20ha estate. The wine was aged in 33% new French oak barrels for 15 months.
Tasting note: the Bordeaux is deep garnet with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of violet, black currant, black plum, black cherry, caramel, Turkish fig, date, cedar, tobacco, eucalyptus, clove, fennel and mint. On the palate this when is dry with medium acid, medium+ tannin, high alcohol, medium body, medium+ flavor intensity and a medium+ finish with flavors of violet, black currant, mulberry, anise, cedar, clove, black licorice, fennel, eucalyptus, mint and pink peppercorn. Drink now through 2031, this Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend from the right bank is very good: 9.2/10.