Tutiac

Region: France, Bordeaux

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc & Merlot

Background: Chateau Grimard is a small, three generation-old family estate located in the commune of Lugon, just outside the Fronsac region on the right-bank of Bordeaux. The vineyard lies on a south-east slope, which is ideal for attaining full ripeness. The vines have an average age of 25 years.

Tasting notes: Classic Bordeaux red wine offering a deep red-purple colour, a lush bouquet, and ripe plummy-cassis fruit with good structure.

Region: France, A.O.C Bordeaux

Grape variety: Merlot

Tasting notes: Intense and deep garnet colour with bluish fringes. The expressive, fine and complex nose delivers notes of fruit such as blackcurrant and blackberry, liquorice and truffles. The attack on the palate is very rich, the mid-palate delivers supple and velvety tannins enhanced by a touch of freshness and a bouquet of fruit associated with spicy notes (pepper and cloves).

Food pairing: Meat skewers, beef, poultry, vegetable gratins.

Region: France, Bordeaux

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot

Tasting notes: Deep ruby colour, with red berries, and white flowers notes. It has a complex mix of spices and dark fruits, and a long wood finish.