Chateau MorrisetteArchival I
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Archival I of Chateau Morrisette in the region of Virginia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Archival I
Pairings that work perfectly with Archival I
Original food and wine pairings with Archival I
The Archival I of Chateau Morrisette matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, oriental stew with couscous or roast pork with milk.
Details and technical informations about Chateau Morrisette's Archival I.
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 Archival I from Chateau Morrisette are 2015, 2011, 2012, 0 and 2016.
Informations about the Chateau Morrisette
The Chateau Morrisette is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Virginia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Virginia
Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).
The word of the wine: Game
A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.
