The flavor of hay in wine of West Bank

Discover the of West Bank wines revealing the of hay flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of West Bank of . Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Psagot or the Domaine Psagot produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of West Bank are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of West Bank often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of West Bank, producing 22 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of West Bank go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

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