40/40 Mendoza Red Blend 2019 (750ml) Volnay Premier Cru

40/40 Mendoza Red Blend 2019 (750ml) Volnay Premier Cru45% Malbec, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 7% Tempranillo. The harvest is made a bit later for the Malbec and a bit earlier for the Cabernet. The Tempranillo is harvested between the two varieties to bring its strong tanins. The Merlot contributes to the finess of this shape with its specificities. The Malbec fermentates with 15% stemms (it is destemmed then 15% stemms are added to the fermentation). Maceration 17 days. Malo lactic fermentation

This would make a rich aperitif

tar and sous bois with dark fruit

fine grain tannins and minerality on the palate

but as it's on the edge of the region

Aromas of ripe bing cherries

dark chocolate and plums

Captures just the right amount of drama without sacrificing Pauillac character

offering irresistible flavours of layers of honey

red currants and berry jam provide a rich mouth feel

Aged 11 months in French oak barrels with weekly stirring of the lees (bâtonnage sur lies)

This latest release shows the quality of the property

Our 43rd vintage continues that tradition and to celebrate the richness of this wine