La Dame de L’Hospital, Graves red
57,00 ₾
Datasheet
| Country |
France |
|---|---|
| Region |
Bordeaux |
| Origin | |
| Winery |
Chateau de l'Hospital |
| Volume |
0,75 |
| Alcohol |
14 % |
| Grape |
90 % Merlot Noir o 10 % Cabernet-Sauvignon |
| Technology |
VINIFICATION: The grapes are destemmed and very lightly crushed before placing in stainless steel vats thermoregulated. Vatting lasts 15 to 21 days, depending on the grape varieties and batches harve |
| Color |
Red – Savory and Classic |
| Taste |
Mainly Merlot but with a balancing burst of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is rich but well structured, with bright black-currant fruits to freshen the texture. |
| Vintage Year |
2019 |
| Quantity btls |
Description
The Dame de l’Hospital Graves Rouge from Château de d’Hospital in Bordeaux reveals a dense purple color in the swirled glass. This French cuvée flatters in the glass wonderfully distinguished notes of plums and sour cherries. This is joined by hints of toasted wood.
The Château de d’Hospital Dame de l’Hospital Graves Rouge presents itself pleasantly dry to the wine enthusiast. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine in the high quality wine range. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly silky texture. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Dame de l’Hospital Graves Rouge flatters with a soft mouthfeel without lacking freshness. The final of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of Bordeaux finally thrills with beautiful reverberation.
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