Bordeaux Haut Medoc - Chateau Lestage Simon

In the glass, the Bordeaux Haut Medoc of Chateau Lestage Simon presents a dense purple color. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in strong church windows at the edge of the glass. The nose of this red wine from Bordeaux charms with nuances of mulberry, blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant. If we trace the aromatics further, oak, Mediterranean herbs and garrigue are added, encouraged by the oak influence.

On the palate, Chateau Lestage Simon's Bordeaux Haut Medoc starts out wonderfully dry, grippy and aromatic. On the tongue, this punchy red wine is characterized by an immensely fleshy texture. The finale of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of Bordeaux, more precisely from Haut-Médoc, finally impresses with considerable reverberation.

Vinification of the Bordeaux Haut Medoc from Chateau Lestage Simon

The powerful Bordeaux Haut Medoc from France is a cuvée, made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. When perfectly ripe, the grapes for Bordeaux Haut Medoc are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day to preserve their aromas. After the hand harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by aging for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food recommendation for Chateau Lestage Simon Bordeaux Haut Medoc

This French wine is best enjoyed at a temperate 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to braised chicken in red wine, roasted calf's liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce or duck breast with sugar snap peas.

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