Winery Alexis LichineCuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Cabernet-Sauvignon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur from the Winery Alexis Lichine
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur of Winery Alexis Lichine in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur
The Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur of Winery Alexis Lichine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked lasagna, stuffed veal breast or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alexis Lichine's Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Exceptionnelle Premier de Lichine Bordeaux Supérieur from Winery Alexis Lichine are 2016
Informations about the Winery Alexis Lichine
The Winery Alexis Lichine is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Bordeaux Supérieur to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bordeaux Supérieur
Quality expression of generic Bordeaux: more concentrated, structured reds suited to 3-7 years' ageing, dominated by round Merlot (plum, black fruits), with firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar), Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for the tannic frame. Stricter rules: higher planting density, limited yields, higher alcohol, longer ageing (often 12 months). Across the whole Gironde. Affordable yet serious Bordeaux, perfect at the table.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Fade in
Said of a wine whose different elements are perceived in the mouth in a pleasant and harmonious way.
