The 2019 French Blue Bordeaux Rouge is estate grown from Perissac, Bordeaux. This beautiful, hand-crafted blend harmoniously blends Merlot with its longtime companion - Cabernet Sauvignon. It is brilliant, deep ruby red in color with intense aromatics that display fragrance of ripe red fruits, think black currants and cherries. The Cabernet gives this wine a sturdy framework in which the Merlot can show off its plump fruit character and abundance of spice...and just a kiss of sweet vanilla owing to the oak barrel ageing. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine offers rich, deep structure, elegant tannins and a soft, lingering finish. A perfectly balanced blend that is a pure pleasure to sip.
Enjoy with herb crusted roast, rack of lamb, wild game stews, grilled eggplant and mature cheeses, like a 12-month aged Comté. For a sweeter option, try it with cherry chocolate macadamia-nut cookies.
Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon