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.
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
2010 Vintage | Macon Concours des Grands Vins de France 2012- Gold Medal Winner |