Chateau Moulin Du Cadet Grand Cru Classe 2019
75cl
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14.5% Vol
A 100% Merlot 2019 Moulin du Cadet vintage that is bound to impress. This opulent, racy Saint-Émilion is an absolute joy. Matured in 60% new barrels (French oak) and 40% of barrels of a wine, for 12 to 18 months. Ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and chocolate are front and center with great tannins and a lengthy finish.
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Chateau Moulin Du Cadet Grand Cru Classe 2019
€49.00
Ex Tax: €39.84
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and chocolate are front and center with great tannins and a lengthy finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Merlot
Maturation
60% new barrels (French oak) and 40% of barrels of a wine, for 12 to 18 months
Alcohol %
14.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Saint Emilion
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and cruise for 15 years or more in cold cellars
Producer
Château Moulin du Cadet
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
94-96/100 - Jeb Dunnuck
94/100 - Vinous
94/100 - James Suckling
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.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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