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Villa Bel-Air

2006 Graves 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

Chateau Villa Bel Air Villa Bel-Air is a captivating red wine from the illustrious Graves region, showcasing a remarkable blend of fifty percent Merlot, forty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, and ten percent Cabernet Franc. This vintage from 2006 is defined by its full-bodied character, offering a rich and enticing mouthfeel that is paired elegantly with a high level of acidity, ensuring a bright and lively palate experience. The pronounced fruit intensity presents delightful notes of dark berries and subtle undertones of plum, making each sip memorable. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that supports the wine's complexity while enhancing its aging potential. This wine is beautifully dry, allowing the inherent characteristics of the varietals to shine through in a refined and graceful expression.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Bordeaux
Bordeaux

Probably the world's most famous wine region, Bordeaux is a true powerhouse of French quality. While Bordeaux is home to some of the country's most expensive bottles, it is also possible to find great-value wines from small producers. Almost all red and white wines from Bordeaux are blends. Reds tend to be a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. But just as important as the blends are the quality of the region's terroir and unique winemaking techniques. The Bordeaux region is divided by the Gironde River into two main parts. Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme on the Left Bank, while Merlot dominates the Right Bank. White wines are usually a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.

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