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Grande Réserve

1988 Sancerre Red Blend

The Bourgeois Grande Réserve, a remarkable red blend from the esteemed Sancerre region, captivates the senses with its enchanting ruby hue, a testament to its age. This 1988 vintage showcases a full-bodied profile, offering a rich depth that engages and pleases the palate. Its well-balanced acidity provides a refreshing liveliness, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the wine. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing notes of dark cherries and blackcurrants intertwined with subtle herbal undertones. Tannins are elegantly structured, lending a firm yet refined backbone to the wine, ensuring that it has aged gracefully over the years. With a pleasingly dry finish, the Bourgeois Grande Réserve evokes classic French elegance worthy of any fine dining experience or special occasion.

Tasting notes:


Cherry

Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

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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