Contemporary Bordeaux blend ($40 per bottle)
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Grand Vin de Bordeaux;
7 Hectares of vines on limestone clay soils yielding 5,200 litres/Ha
This special blend with 9 months of French oak infused was assisted by Eric Boissenot and his oenologue team.
'Intense red with purple reflections, this Prestige cuvée from Château Maine Gazin presents itself in the most beautiful way. The nose is very expressive; notes of cherry, blueberries and undergrowth are supported by subtle hints of brioche and spices. The palate is fresh and balanced with a rich and creamy attack, then the substance is built on extremely tasty and quite tense tannins, giving it a beautiful structure with a lot of length. This wine perfectly represents the success of the 2019 vintage with a very good aging potential, which will allow this wine to be enjoyed for the next 15 years.' Laboratoire oenologique Boissenot (translated)
'Deep ruby core to a purple-tinted rim. Plum, bracken, and nori aromatics. Medium-bodied with purple fruits, dusty earth, and 'forest floor' notes. Good length and supple tannins keep it flowing well 2021–2029'
Stuart Knox The Real Review 10 JUL 2021