Merlot, Cabernet Franc
2018
Alc. 14.5%
Bordeaux
France
Member $23.49
Retail $30.99
Perhaps the world's single most famous wine region, Bordeaux can be difficult to understand, in no small part because their wines can range from the inexpensive and straightforward to the dizzyingly pricey and complex. Add on the region's complex hierarchical classifications and overlapping subregions, and it's no wonder it can often take years to understand. So if you've steered away from Bordeaux for any of these reasons, but wanted to learn more, we've got the perfect primer: Chateau Gantonnet's flagship Bordeaux Rouge, a WineCollective member exclusive.
Hailing from the subregion of Entre-deux-Mers (literally "between two seas," after the two tidal rivers that border the region), Chateau Gantonnet has been producing estate-bottled cuvées since the 19th century. Their red is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, from vineyards planted on clay- and limestone-rich soils. It's vinified in a fruit-forward, modern style, with minimal oak influence. While it's ready for immediate enjoyment, this wine could age elegantly for at least another 5 years. Serve at about 18 C.
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