Rouge Reserve Bordeaux AOC - Calvet

The Rouge Reserve Bordeaux from the Bordeaux wine-growing region reveals itself in the glass in a dense purple red. In the glass, this red wine from Calvet presents aromas of blackberries and sour cherries, complemented by vanilla and green bell pepper. The Calvet Rouge Reserve Bordeaux presents itself to the wine lover as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, but rather round and smooth. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully velvety and creamy. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Bordeaux wine-growing region ultimately delights with exceptional length. Once again, hints of sour cherry and blackberry appear. On the aftertaste, mineral notes from the sand- and clay-dominated soils are added.

Vinification of the Calvet Rouge Reserve Bordeaux

This powerful red wine from France is vinified from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In Bordeaux, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of sand and clay. When perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Rouge Reserve Bordeaux are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day to preserve their aromas. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Rouge Reserve Bordeaux can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months.

Food recommendation for the Calvet Rouge Reserve Bordeaux

This red wine from France should be enjoyed at a tempered 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with boeuf bourguignon, arugula penne, or roast goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram.

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