Maison de Grand EspritGrand Esprit Saint-Estèphe
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe from the Maison de Grand Esprit
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe of Maison de Grand Esprit in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe of Maison de Grand Esprit in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or black currant and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe
Pairings that work perfectly with Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe
Original food and wine pairings with Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe
The Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe of Maison de Grand Esprit matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or civet of wild boar.
Details and technical informations about Maison de Grand Esprit's Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe.
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 Grand Esprit Saint-Estèphe from Maison de Grand Esprit are 2015, 2016
Informations about the Maison de Grand Esprit
The Maison de Grand Esprit is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Saint-Estèphe to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Estèphe
Northernmost appellation of Médoc, land of powerful long-ageing reds: Cabernet Sauvignon signature king red (~50%) with Merlot — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, mocha, vanilla, spice, liquorice and game touch, firm tannins and broad structure, youthful austerity refining 10-50 years into leather, undergrowth and truffle. AOC (1936), ~1,230 ha, Garonne gravels on clay-limestone subsoil, 5 Classified Growths 1855 (Cos d'Estournel, Montrose).
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: Bourbe
Solid elements suspended in the must. See settling.
