The wine region of Haut-Benauge is located in the region of Entre-deux-Mers of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Lacombe or the Château de Bertin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Haut-Benauge are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Haut-Benauge often reveals types of flavors of earthy, licorice or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices.
In the mouth of Haut-Benauge is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Haut-Benauge, producing 7 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Haut-Benauge go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
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