Maison GalhaudJean Jacques Galhaud Bordeaux Supérieur Vieux Ceps
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Jean Jacques Galhaud Bordeaux Supérieur Vieux Ceps
Pairings that work perfectly with Jean Jacques Galhaud Bordeaux Supérieur Vieux Ceps
Original food and wine pairings with Jean Jacques Galhaud Bordeaux Supérieur Vieux Ceps
The Jean Jacques Galhaud Bordeaux Supérieur Vieux Ceps of Maison Galhaud matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or rabbit à la lorientaise.
Details and technical informations about Maison Galhaud's Jean Jacques Galhaud Bordeaux Supérieur Vieux Ceps.
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.
Informations about the Maison Galhaud
The Maison Galhaud is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 51 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: Fulfilled
Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.
