Chateau La Verriere Bordeaux Superieur Single Bottle

***91 Points Decanter Magazine***

Country: France   Region: Bordeaux Superieur

Varietal: Merlot 85%, Cabernet 15% 

Vintage: 2020 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Chateau La Verriere - Alain Bessette

Description:

The Bessette family has been making wine for four generations. The talented owner-winemaker Alain Bessette is named among the 'Talents de Bordeaux Supérieur' every year, a shortlist of top winemakers in the AOP, and his wines consistently win prizes and accolades.

Traditional red wine vinification is carried out in the brand-new winery, to the east of Bordeaux in the village of Landerrouat. Ageing is done in barrels from a variety of different cooperages, all medium toast, mostly French with a couple of American ones (Mendocino).

The Verriere red has excellent structure with aromas of red cherry, blackberry, juicy raspberry and toasty notes from the barrel ageing. Tannins are silky and a long with an impressive finish.
It makes an excellent accompaniment to beef, lamb, game and hard cheeses.

Tasting Note:

A full-bodied Bordeaux red blend of mostly Merlot with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon adding body and structure to this dry, robust and made for a grilled steak or beef bourguignon. Lots of smoky, spiced plum, savoury herbs and cassis flavours on the palate. Tannins are firm.

Food Matches: Beef / Lamb / Goat Cheese / Venison / Game