Bordeaux
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2018
Name: AOP Bordeaux supérieur
Grape variety: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
Wine:
The 2018 Red Bordeaux Supérieur Le B by Maucaillou is unanimously seductive with its fresh aromas of fruit, spice and macerated black fruit. It is a dense and seductive Bordeaux wine, with pure flavors of fruit. A wine that will impress any Bordeaux amateur with its balance and style. A best-seller of our Valap members, for sure!Vinification:
Mechanical harvesting. Traditional vinification by grape variety in thermo-regulated vats, pre-fermentation maceration at 22°C, daily pumping over during the alcoholic fermentation under temperature control between 26 and 28°C, vatting for about 3 weeks after the beginning of the alcoholic fermentation.Color:
Deep purple red.Nose:
Aromas of macerated black fruits with hints of spices and graphite.Palate:
Gourmet and full-bodied, this wine combines purity, density and generosity with grace.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Herb-crusted prime rib, grilled butcher's cuts.Cellar aging:
From now until 2027Acclaimed by critics and wine enthusiasts all around the world, B by Maucaillou is a reference of the Bordeaux region that can seduce the most demanding wine lover. It has always been one of the most sought-after wines, particularly prized for its quality-price ratio.