Château MauvesinCuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin
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.
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 Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin from the Château Mauvesin
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin of Château Mauvesin in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin
The Cuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin of Château Mauvesin matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chinese fondue, purple leg of lamb with red wine and cranberries or roast duck breast stuffed with porcini mushrooms and chanterelles.
Details and technical informations about Château Mauvesin's Cuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin.
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 Cuvée Spéciale du Marquis de Mauvesin from Château Mauvesin are 2010, 2009
Informations about the Château Mauvesin
The Château Mauvesin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Ovoids (tanks)
Egg-shaped vats used for wine making and maturing that favour the natural suspension of the lees thanks to the vortex movements, which give the wine more fat and fruity aromas.
