Bordeaux Kosher
The vintage
2019 was a year of contrasts, characterized by tremendous variation. A cool spring, scorching heat in the summer and dry weather throughout the year prevented the development of diseases. A cold and rainy June, together with water stress that varied depending on the area and type of soil, first disrupted flowering and then blocked the ripening process. The berries were therefore small, resulting in lower than usual yields. Fortunately, a rainy spell arrived on 22 September, which relaunched the ripening and enabled the red grape varieties to reach a very good level of maturity. The white grapes, whose harvest began in early September, were of excellent quality: very aromatic, with good acidity and freshness on the palate.
Location
Légende R Bordeaux Kosher rouge comes from Entre-deux-Mers région.
Terroir
Entre-deux-Mers vineyard rests on the hillsides located between the two rivers South East of Bordeaux : the Dordogne and the Garonne. This vast territory offers an interresting diversity of terroirs and soils, ranging from chalky-clay plots well suited for Merlot, to well-exposed gravelous slopes perfect for Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaking
This wine is made according to traditional methods in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation was followed by 15 days of maceration at 28°C allowing for a gentle extraction of colour and tannins.
This wine is subtly wooded, in order to keep a good balance between the fruit and the oak.
Tasting
Beautiful, deep crimson-purple colour.
Intense, expressive nose offers an explosion of aromas with dark berries, cashew nuts and dried flowers. On the palate, the wine is generous, silky and structured, with a pleasant freshness and an exceptionally long finish.
Alcohol content
14
Grapes
Merlot
: 100 %