Chateau Ste. Michelle; red, "Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years".
Category: Chateau Ste. Michelle
"Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 50 Years" Washington State 2016; 75 cl.
05 February 2024
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Tasting Notes :
View : deep crimson red with violet reflections.
Nose : Aromas of candied fruit ripe bunch of blackberries, red cherries, licorice, violets, roasted nuts and vanilla.
Mouth : Sweet raspberry, velvety, silky and smooth tannins given the well extracted, fruity blackcurrant.
APPELLATION : Columbia Valley (Washington, United States).
VINEYARD : Château Ste Michelle.
GRAPES : 87% Cabernet Sauvignon,
6% Merlot
4% Syrah
1% Malbec
1% Cabernet Franc
1% Petit Verdot.
AGEING : Aged 14 months in American and French oak.
PREPARATION : Ripe grapes were de-stemmed and inoculated with various strains of yeast to maximize complexity.
soft bulges were used during fermentation to extract color and flavor and produce soft and flexible tannins.
WINE PAIRING : Dish of cheeses and sausages, steak with exotic mushrooms or freshly harvested.
ALCOHOL : 13% .