Château DuplessisLe Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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.
The Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis of the Château Duplessis is in the top 40 of wines of Moulis-en-Médoc.
Taste structure of the Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis from the Château Duplessis
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis of Château Duplessis 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 Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis
Original food and wine pairings with Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis
The Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis of Château Duplessis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls, veal chops au gratin or watercress salad with vitamins.
Details and technical informations about Château Duplessis's Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis.
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 Le Cardinal de Duplessis Moulis from Château Duplessis are 2012, 2009, 2011, 2010
Informations about the Château Duplessis
The Château Duplessis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Moulis-en-Médoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Moulis-en-Médoc
Communal AOC of the Medoc (highest point 43 m, ~600 ha): signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king (45-70% depending on soils) complemented by Merlot (roundness, fruit), Petit Verdot (color, spices) and Cabernet Franc (finesse) — complex signature profile with fresh red fruits, cooked fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, licorice, violet, roasted coffee and undergrowth, velvety tannic frame, mellow and full. Garonne gravels east, clay-limestone center, Pyrenean gravels west.
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: Cornalin
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
