Tasting notes
Fruity · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickHerb-roasted chicken with crispy potatoes
Golden skin and herb-scented jus enhance the wine's moderate acidity and sweet fruitiness, while the texture of the potatoes complements the medium body without masking the delicate tannins.
- Red berry thin tart with light lemon creamDessert
Fresh red berries and lemon cream echo the vibrant acidity and fruitiness of the wine; crispy pastry and low sweetness maintain the balance of the medium body.
- Potato, mushroom and cheese gratin
Creamy richness and earthy mushroom flavors pair with the wine's medium body and soft tannins, while light minerality and fruit balance the fat.
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- Apple-thyme roasted pork loin with caramelized onions
Savory pork and sweet-tart apple mirror the wine's moderate fruitiness and low sugar, while gentle acidity and soft tannins cut richness and echo the wine's balanced body.
- Braised Beef with Plum Sauce
Tenderly braised beef pairs well with medium body and moderate tannins; the tart and fruity plum sauce enhances the wine's fruitiness and present acidity without overpowering it.
- Swordfish involtini with lemon and capers
Thin slices of fish wrapped with lemon and capers: the citrus acidity cleanses the palate while the saltiness enhances the fruitiness and freshness of the wine.
Serve between 16 and 17
Common varieties
Merlot
Merlot is a popular grape variety originating from the Bordeaux region. It produces smooth and fruity red wines with aromas of red fruits and soft tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a noble grape variety cultivated mainly in the Bordeaux region of France. It produces full-bodied red wines with rich tannins, aromas of cassis, black cherry, and sometimes herbal notes.