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Basaline Despagne Thibault 5300

AOC Vin de France

90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot

NaujanPostiac

2021Cabernet FrancMerlot

Comt

Despagne is a well-known wine producer established in Bordeaux, the northern part of the Entre-Deux-Mers, for more than 200 years. They are the passionate winegrowers huddled between2 rivers, Garonne and Dordogne. The name of Entre-Deux-Mers, comes from the influenceof the ocean which materializes by a wave : ” the Mascaret”.
Today the winery is run by Basaline Despagne and her winemaker brother, Thibault. It consists of 5 estates, around 300 hectares.

Appellation:
AOC Vin de France

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
90% Cabernet-Franc, 10% Merlot

Terrior:
Village of Naujan and Postiac. Clay on limestone quarry.

Vinification:
The 2021 vintage is composed of Cabernet Franc and Merlot picked late. This wine is fermented gentlywithout any sulfur in order to respect the purity of the fruit.

Tasting notes:
Bright brilliant color with purple reflects, expressive nose of fresh strawberry, blackcurrant with notes ofelderflower, very slightly smoky. The mouth is fresh, the attack is lively and straightforward, offering fresh,crisp and juicy black fruits, this wine without tannin is luscious with a chiseled finish.

Food Pairing:
Barbecue & Grill, Charcuterie & Game Terrine, Filet Mignon & Potato Gratin, beef ravioles in spicybouillon, Comt Cheese.