Winery Civrac-LagrangeCuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are 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 Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves from the Winery Civrac-Lagrange
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves of Winery Civrac-Lagrange in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves
The Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves of Winery Civrac-Lagrange matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), pan-fried lamb heart or duck breast in a crust.
Details and technical informations about Winery Civrac-Lagrange's Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Plaisir Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon Graves from Winery Civrac-Lagrange are 2016
Informations about the Winery Civrac-Lagrange
The Winery Civrac-Lagrange is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Graves to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Graves
Graves is a wine region on the left bank of the Bordeaux region of France, characterized by the gravel soils that give it its name. Unique among the sub-regions of Bordeaux, Graves is equally respected for its red and white wines. The AOC Graves, which covers both red and white wines, is the catch-all appellation of the district. A typical Graves red is based on the classic Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sometimes in a supporting role.
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.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
