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Billes Rouge

2018 Saumur Cabernet Franc

The Melaric Billes Rouge, a delightful Cabernet Franc from the esteemed Saumur region, showcases a vibrant red hue that immediately captures the eye. This medium-bodied wine impresses with its lively acidity, offering a refreshing brightness that beautifully balances the textured fruit character. The prominent fruit intensity reveals luscious notes of ripe blackcurrant and subtle hints of herbal undertones, creating a charming complexity. With rounded tannins that provide a firm yet approachable structure, this wine is gracefully dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. The 2018 vintage exemplifies the excellence of Saumur’s terroir, resulting in a wine that is both approachable and sophisticated.

Tasting notes:


Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Ratatouille, Grilled Meats, Grilled Vegetables

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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