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Freycinet Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2016 Vintage |
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Savoury,
elegant and firm in the spirit of Bordeaux clarets!
Fully ripened
73 % Cabernet
Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 19% Merlot has produced a full bodied
style with plenty of cool climate charm and elegance. The enticing
aroma reveals a mixture of black currant and berry fruits with herbs, olives and cedar perfume. The vibrant palate is firm but elegant
featuring liqueur cherries and plum fruits with some sweet
oak/cedar characters derived from 18 months maturation in French oak
casks. The finish is long and savoury, driven by trademark Cabernet
tannins. Decanting and
allowing the wine to breathe is recommended to bring out extra
nuances of flavour and complexity. Beautiful cigar box perfume and
smoothness will develop with cellaring over 10 to 20 years in a good
cellar.
Food and Wine
Combinations
The fruit
sweetness and tight knit structure of the wine makes it a perfect
partner to robust strong flavoured dishes and cheeses. A classic
match with roast lamb where the tannins help cut through the
fat and refresh the palate. Hearty beef casserole, coq au vin, osso
bucco, capretto and barbequed steak would all be superb! |