Domaine Castelnau Vins de Pays Cabernet Merlot L'Enclos
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
This is a wonderful, easy-to-drink wine with lots of red fruit flavours, good acidity and tannins. Light-medium in body and well balanced. Enjoy with light snacks.
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Domaine Castelnau Vins de Pays Cabernet Merlot L'Enclos
€14.00
Ex Tax: €11.38
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Red currants, red cherry, hints of leather and smoky tones all present on the nose.
Palate
Soft and smooth with red fruit flavours. Light tannins present and relatively light-bodied, yet balanced.
Colour
Ruby red
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol %
13.5%
Style
Dry, light to medium-bodied red wine
Estate/Producer
Domaine de Castelnau
Country
France
Region/AOC
Languedoc
Vintage
2021
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now, or age for up to 3 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter World Wine Awards - bronze medal, 89/100
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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