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N°1 Red
AOC Bordeaux
N°1 Rouge is a red Merlot – Cabernet Sauvignon blend. The wine harnesses all the skills and expertise of the growers, who work hand in hand with the Dourthe winemakers to guarantee optimum, consistent fruit quality. Aged in new French oak barriques, this is a rounded, complex wine, where the oak tannins integrate harmoniously with those present in the wine.
Tasting notes
Deep, lovely red-ruby appearance for N°1 Bordeaux red 2022. Charming on the bouquet, a hint of toast intermingles with red and black berry fruit aromas. Initially sumptuously smooth on the palate, the wine gains momentum to unleash delicious, fruit-laden texture, oozing freshness and appealing spicy notes. Very well-balanced overall, backed by rounded, silky tannins and culminating in a long, fruity final woven with well-integrated oak.
The vintage
2022 was a vintage of contrast. Commencing amid a glacial winter, the conditions prompted the vine to draw on its rich reserves and promote a budburst of quality. As early as May, the sunny character of the vintage made its presence felt and summer conditions were characterised by scorching temperatures 2.5°C above the norm. The vine grew rapidly, according the vintage its early profile. Flowering commenced mid-May, rapid, even and generous. Although a heatwave summer, rain in June played a key role in building the vine’s resistance in the face of the drought conditions. Once again the vine demonstrated extreme resilience, boulstered by adapted viticultural practices in the vineyard. The weather during the harvest made it possible to have all the grape varieties at the optimal level of maturity. Rich, intense and sunny, 2022 is without doubt a great vintage.
Blending
- 27% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 73% Merlot
Food pairing
Red and white meat (entrecôte bordelaise, minute steak, beef tartare, neck of lamb, leg of mutton, duck magret), vegetables and side dishes (gratin dauphinois), cheese.
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