Chateau Corconnac 2018
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
A stunning red in the traditional Bordeaux-style with the historic quality of soil and vinification from the Haute-Médoc AOC. This coastal terroir provides complex and elegant nuances of currant, licorice, spice, and mint. The wine was matured in French oak for 12 months with 15% of that being new oak, adding warm notes of vanilla, wood, and cinnamon that perfectly balance the dense tannins and fruity finish. Awarded 90 pts from Wine Enthusiast.
Chateau Corconnac 2018
€19.95
Ex Tax: €16.22
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Taste
Complex and elegant nuances of currant, licorice, spice, and mint. Warm notes of vanilla, wood, and cinnamon from the maturation that perfectly balance the dense tannins and fruity finish
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
34% Merlot, 66% Cabernet Sauvignon
Maturation
Maturation is done in French oak for 12 months with 15% of that being new oak
Alcohol %
13.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Bordeaux
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awarded 90 pts from Wine Enthusiast
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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