Château Belle GardeCuvée Montplaisir Bordeaux
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Montplaisir Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Montplaisir Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Montplaisir Bordeaux
The Cuvée Montplaisir Bordeaux of Château Belle Garde matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, small stuffed provençal dishes or rabbit in sauce.
Details and technical informations about Château Belle Garde's Cuvée Montplaisir Bordeaux.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Informations about the Château Belle Garde
The Château Belle Garde is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.
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When I first visited Bordeaux, the sleepy landscape of turreted stone châteaux and vineyards seemed timeless, with traditions so well established you felt they would go on forever. But new energy in this famous wine region is visible and audible: bees buzz and sheep graze in organic vineyards; brand-new cellars brim with sustainable features and wine fermenting in trendy amphorae; unusual grapes are gaining attention; and the number of women in key roles keeps growing. Yoga among the vines is s ...
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Couple jailed for fine wine heist at Spain’s Atrio restaurant
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The word of the wine: Heady
Said of a wine rich in alcohol, powerful and expressive.
