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Chateau Le Logis De Sipian Medoc 2018 750ml
$198.00
The Médoc appellation comprises a wide variety of soil types, including sand, gravel, clay, stones and pebbles. The wines of the Médoc are all produced by blending different grape varieties and from this marriage come the richness of the wines, the excellence of the vintages and the exceptional qualities which have made the region's reputation.
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GRAPE VARIETIES
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet sauvignon
WINEMAKING AND AGEING
Destemming and crushing of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature with selected yeasts and maceration of the skins. This step takes about 3 to 4 weeks to provide a wine for ageing, rich in tannins. Malolactic fermentation then ageing in barrels for a minimum of 6 months.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Serve at between 16 and 18°C with meat and cheeses.
TASTING
Good intensity of colour. Nose of ripe fruit, pleasantly oaked with notes of vanilla, lightly grilled. The palate is full, with good volume. A great classic of the Médoc.
AWARDS AND MEDALS
Millésime 2018 : Medal Silver, ARGENT VINALIES 2020