A cuvee of 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc from vines with an average 25 years age.
The grapes are fermented in a mixture of temperature controlled stainless steel and cement vats, depending on the particular grapes, with a maceration period of 4 weeks. The wine then benefits from between 10 to 12 months of ageing in oak barrels.
The estate is a family property acquired in 1952 by the Gerbeau Leynier family and now run by Sabine and Thierry Leynier. Their 10ha of vineyards lie near Puisseguin, the Saint Emilion satellite wine region, just five miles from the centre of Saint Emilion the town.
Le Clos des Religieuses originates from the Order of Sainte-Ursule, a Catholic religious order made up of teaching nuns called the Ursulines. The buildings dating from the 17th century were constructed as an annex to the convent of Saint-Émilion.
A cuvee of 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc from vines with an average 25 years age.
The grapes are fermented in a mixture of temperature controlled stainless steel and cement vats, depending on the particular grapes, with a maceration period of 4 weeks. The wine then benefits from between 10 to 12 months of ageing in oak barrels.
The estate is a family property acquired in 1952 by the Gerbeau Leynier family and now run by Sabine and Thierry Leynier. Their 10ha of vineyards lie near Puisseguin, the Saint Emilion satellite wine region, just five miles from the centre of Saint Emilion the town.
Le Clos des Religieuses originates from the Order of Sainte-Ursule, a Catholic religious order made up of teaching nuns called the Ursulines. The buildings dating from the 17th century were constructed as an annex to the convent of Saint-Émilion.
Origin; Puisseguin St Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: A good complex nose with some earthy/farmyard notes. A smooth palate with tannins that give a nice ‘grip’ on the finish.
ABV: 15.5%
Vintage: 2020
Ageing potential: 5 years
Attributes: Oak-aged
Closure: Cork
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Food pairing suggestions: can be appreciated with most meats and cheeses.
