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“I take great pleasure in introducing this exclusive Bergerac selection ‘ LES ESSAIS’ from château Michel de Montaigne through these two extraordinary vintages.
2005: Beautiful color tile with a nice brilliance. It’s a great surprise on the nose with freshness and sweetness. The concentration of aromas and the structure of the wine is incredible and unexpected. Not evolved at all, the tannins are round and melted. Very pleasant length and perfect for catering.
2010: Deep purple red color for this extraordinary vintage. An explosion of red fruit aromas with the presence of blackcurrant on the first attack. On the palate, there is no acidity. Full and velvety, the tannins are still present but not aggressive to the palate. Round and pleasant body structure with an agreeable finish as well as a very good aging potential.“
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
These two Bergerac red AOC have a garnet and brilliant red color with some purplish reflections. They also have a very agreeable nose with a few touches of blackcurrant, morello cherries, and gooseberries. In the mouth, they unfold wonderfully with a frank attack and evolve well on the fruits. The tannins have grain and are incredibly fine, nice aromatic finish with a good length.
WINE & DINE : These delicious wines will be perfect with some sausages and vegetables or any poultry and potatoes. At 16 °C they will be well married with some goat cheese.
- Owner: Mahler
- Besse Area: 20 hectares (74 % red & 26 % white)
- Grapes Varieties: Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
- Vines Age: 40 years old
- Vinification: Traditional and 12 Months in oak barrels
- Aging potential: 15 + years
- Serving Temperature: 17°C
These two Bergerac red AOC have a garnet and brilliant red color with some purplish reflections. They also have a very agreeable nose with a few touches of blackcurrant, morello cherries, and gooseberries. In the mouth, they unfold wonderfully with a frank attack and evolve well on the fruits. The tannins have grain and are incredibly fine, nice aromatic finish with a good length.
WINE & DINE : These delicious wines will be perfect with some sausages and vegetables or any poultry and potatoes. At 16 °C they will be well married with some goat cheese.
- Owner: Mahler
- Besse Area: 20 hectares (74 % red & 26 % white)
- Grapes Varieties: Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
- Vines Age: 40 years old
- Vinification: Traditional and 12 Months in oak barrels
- Aging potential: 15 + years
- Serving Temperature: 17°C
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
The Castle of Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) is situated on the borders of the Bordeaux area and the Perigord. The vineyard is situated on the top of the hill along the Bergerac valley. It is a beautiful exhibition providing an amazing view of the valley. This chateau is well-known because Michel de Montaigne, who was a famous French writer, lived in it many years. He wrote the popular book ‘les essais’. Built during the XIVth century, this castle had been rebuilt several times especially after the fire which destroyed it partially in 1885. Since 1860, the Mahler-Besse family, a famous wine merchant in Bordeaux, is the owner of this estate.
The majority of Merlot (90%) for the red, but this château produces also dry and sweet white wines.
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