Chateau Lamothe Vincent Heritage
75 cl
90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged on lees in French and American barrels (33% New) for 12 months.
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90% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged on lees in French and American barrels (33% New) for 12 months.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Complex bouguet of liquorice, blackcherry, crushed strawberry, vanilla beacon and cedar notes. |
| Palate | Rich and elegant, earthy black fruitswrapped in full, well integrated tannins and mineral vanilla nuances, long Finish. |
| Colour | Deep Cherry red with rubis tints. |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet sauvignon. |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Style | Dry, Full Bodied. |
| Estate/Producer | Chateau Lamothe Vincent |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Bordeaux |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Making Techniques | Varietals adapted to soils and sun exposure. Debudding, large leaf surface, leaf pluckeringcrop thinning. Cold pre-fermentation maceration (6 Days). Temperature controlled fermentation (28-30ºC). 20-30 days vatting .Microoxygenation. Ageing on lees in French and American oak barrels (33% new) for 12 Months. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Optimum: 5-8 Years. Ageing potential up to 20 Years. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Guide Bettane andDesseauve 2014 | Powerful 2011 vintage with a nice balance between ripe fruit, Liquorice and oaky notes. The mouth is impressive with vibrant tannins and freshness.' |