Chateau des Moines Menodin
75 cl
Made from 100% Merlot which is aged firstly in small concrete tanks followed by American oak barrels (33% New) for 12 months.
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Made from 100% Merlot which is aged firstly in small concrete tanks followed by American oak barrels (33% New) for 12 months.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Toasted and oaky nose dominated by blackcurrant flavours. |
| Palate | A soft and concentrated wine in the mouth, roundness, spicy with very vanilla notes |
| Colour | Deep Garnet Colour |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Merlot |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Clos des Moines |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Bordeaux |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Making Techniques | Harvest comes from high density vines. Long winemaking in small concrete tanks. Maceration during 3 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation under 28ºC temperature. Pumping-over by hand. 12 Months in American Barrels, 1/3 new barrels. 1/3 once used, 1/3 twice used. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | More than 10 Years |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| 2010 Vintage | Macon Concours des Grands Vins de France 2012- Gold Medal Winner |