Chateau Lamothe-Vincent, Bordeaux Merlot Intense 2018, France

Chateau Lamothe-Vincent, Bordeaux Merlot Intense 2018, France

Multiple Gold Medal winning claret (with a scewcap closure) is intense indeed. Bursting with dark fruit flavours. Caramel and licorice. The velvety palate is one to sip and savour during the meal and long into the evening with maybe a small plate of cheese?!
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Grape: Merlot
Country: Country Flag France
Alcohol: 14.5%
Style: Big & Bold
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Here’s the detail; Plot selections. Varietals adapted to soils and sun exposures. Organic manures only, if necessary. Quality devoted management: De-budding, large leaf surface, leaf plucking, crop thinning. Pre-fermentation maceration (1 to 9 days). Temperature-controlled fermentation (26 °C). 21 to 24 day vatting with “délestages”. Temperature and oxygen controlled ageing in vats and french/american oak barrels.

Fabien says; ‘This wine stands out for its ripe aromatic intensity and its complex fruit style. Dark and deep red colour. Red fruits (blackcurrant, crushed strawberry) and black fruits (black cherry, blackberry) brim over a caramel, liquorice and vanilla/mineral background. Full-bodied, the palate has the flesh of ripe fruit and velvety, coated tannins. We find back appealing fruit and ripeness on the long finish.’

Situated in the arguably unfashionable Entre-Deux-Mers to the east of Bordeaux, away from the more famous Left and Right Banks with their expensive Chateaux, comes this beacon of quality. The estate is fully organic and meticulous attention to detail and commitment to the environment at all stages of the development of the wines from the vineyard via the fermentation vats and oak barrels to the bottles is what makes Chateau Lamothe-Vincent such a magical place. Co-owner Fabien Vincent is 2024 Bordeaux Winemaker of the Year whilst brother Christophe works the vineyards. He aims to make his best terroirs shine, and just as an attentive father would do with all his children, he continuously monitors every vine.

Best served at room temperature with red meat, grilled meat and game. Also, well suited for pasta, red sauces and cheese.

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