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Cuvée Tardive

1996 Beaujolais Red Blend

The Chelsea Ventures Cuvée Tardive from the renowned Beaujolais region is a captivating red blend that showcases the rich traditions of French winemaking. With its deep ruby color, this 1996 vintage effortlessly invites you to explore its complex aromatics, which feature enticing notes of cherry, plum, and subtle hints of earthy spice. The wine exhibits a medium body that balances gracefully with a bright and lively acidity, making it both refreshing and food-friendly. Its fruit intensity is pronounced, enhancing the overall experience with a delightful interplay of ripe red fruits that linger on the palate. The tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing a smooth mouthfeel that complements its elegant and refined finish. This blend is truly a masterpiece that embodies the essence of the Beaujolais terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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