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Wine entries for the ebor Theme.

CALVET Selection des Princes

by Ting • July 14, 2019
CALVET Selection des Princes ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc. WINE-MAKING The grapes are harvested when ripe, destemmed and fermented in tanks at a controlled temperture for 10 to 18 days. The wine is matured in tanks and barrels. TASTING NOTES It has a deep ruby colour. Fine and elegant with [...]

CALVET RESERVE WHITE

by Ting • July 14, 2019
CALVET RESERVE WHITE ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: 75% Sauvignon Blanc,20% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Semillon WINE-MAKING In oak barrels on fine lees TASTING NOTES Nose: floral (acacia, vine flowers), fruity( passion fruit, grapefruit, litchi) and spicy (vanilla, smoke) Palate: fresh and longely fruity with floral fues of white peach and mandarine peel SERVING [...]

CALVET RESERVE RED

by Ting • July 14, 2019
CALVET RESERVE RED ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc WINE-MAKING Ageing in French and American oak barrels for a year TASTING NOTES A lovely ruby colour. A complex nose of red berry fruits (raspberry, black cherry and blackcurrent), spicy aromas (cinnamon, liquorice, clove) and smoked notes (coconut, [...]

CALVET GRANDE RESERVE

by Ting • July 14, 2019
CALVET GRANDE RESERVE ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux Superieur AOC GRAPE VARIETIES: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. WINE-MAKING Cold maceration, alcoholic fermentation at low temperature, successive extractions to minimize the filtrations on wines and drop priority matter. Matured in oak barrels between 10 and 12 months. TASTING NOTES Colour : Red color with purple glint. Nose : Powerful [...]

PRESTIGE DE CALVET RED

by Ting • July 13, 2019
PRESTIGE DE CALVET RED ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon TASTING NOTES Nose: powerful, fruity and persistent with blackcurrant and candied cherry aromas Palate: smooth, fleshy and long with cherry jam notes SERVING Grilled red meats plain or in sauce, game and cheeses

PRESTIGE DE CALVET SEMILLON-SAUVIGNON

by Ting • July 13, 2019
PRESTIGE DE CALVET SEMILLON-SAUVIGNON ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: Sauvignon, Sémillon WINE-MAKING Fermentation in oak barrels TASTING NOTES Nose: powerful aromas of white fruits and exotic fruits and floral notes. Palate: nice balance between vividness and fruity aromas SERVING Ideal as an apéritif or with fish, seafood and salads

CALVET LA FLEUR BARON

by Ting • July 13, 2019
CALVET LA FLEUR BARON ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. WINE-MAKING Traditional winemaking process: fermentation and maceration under controlled temperature not exceeding 32°C. Aged in vats, then for one year in traditional Bordeaux bottles in our cellars at 15°C. TASTING NOTES Lovely brilliant ruby colour with hints of red brick [...]

CALVET CHATEAU MAURIAC

by Ting • July 13, 2019
CALVET CHATEAU MAURIAC ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: 44%Merlot, 32%Cabernet Franc, 24%Cabernet Sauvignon. WINE-MAKING Traditional: Long maceration up to 5 weeks with pumping over and dumping, sucject to tasting. TASTING NOTES A deep bright red colour with violet tints. An expressive bouquet, straightforward and precise, with notes of fresh fruits:raspberry, blackcurrant and woodland. On [...]

CALVET 1818 INSPIRATION

by Ting • July 13, 2019
CALVET 1818 INSPIRATION ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux Supérieur AOP GRAPE VARIETIES: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon WINE-MAKING Oak casks between 10 and 12 months. TASTING NOTES Red colour with purple glinks. Powerful and complex nose, with scent of red fruits and spices. The attack is nice and structured with flavours of cherry and vanilla. The finish is [...]

CALVET CHATEAU SAINT GERMAIN

by Ting • July 13, 2019
CALVET CHATEAU SAINT GERMAIN ORIGIN APPELLATION: Bordeaux Superieur AOC GRAPE VARIETIES: 50% Merlot , 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. TASTING NOTES Nose: blackcurrant, violet and spices notes (cinnamon, liquorice, clove). Palate: a round, well-balanced palate with silky tannins. A long, rich and fruity finish. SERVING With strong cheeses, white and [...]