Le Vin Rouge

El Dorado

Tasting Notes

This opulent Bordeaux blend expresses both power and grace; blackberry and cassis are matched with dark chocolate, tobacco, and cedar. Rich oak notes of vanilla and baking spice round out the flavors. Firm tannins give the wine its solid structure, but they become silky on the palate once the succulent acidity kicks in.

Winemaking Notes

We fermented and initially aged each lot of these Bordeaux varieties separately and then blended select barrels together for a perfect balance before aging in barrel together to integrate the characteristics of each grape. We were going for an old-world style with this wine, per our original Le Vin Rouge. 

Aging

Aged in 70% new French oak for 18 months.

Food Pairing

Pair with an aged gouda for an easy pairing. Or try with roast leg of lamb or lamb shawarma. We’d love to pair this with Herbs de Provence crusted prime rib with creamed rosemary horseradish. Enjoy upon release at the tasting room with Chef Lisa Scott’s herbed potato stack topped with skirt steak and peppercorn cream sauce!

Wine Specs

40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot
13.5% alcohol
112 cases produced