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L'excellence

2016 Cahors Red Blend

Château Bladinieres L'excellence is a captivating red blend from the renowned region of Cahors, showcasing the artistry and tradition of French winemaking. This 2016 vintage reveals a beautifully deep red color that entices the eye and sets the stage for an extraordinary tasting experience. With a full-bodied profile, this wine exhibits remarkable richness and complexity, exemplified by its prominent fruit intensity that highlights blackcurrants and dark cherries. The well-integrated tannins provide a structured mouthfeel, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable finish. With bright acidity, the wine remains lively and refreshing, making it an excellent companion for robust dishes. Its dry character enhances its appeal, allowing the intricate flavors to shine through elegantly on the palate.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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