"This new cuvée created by François Thienpont plays the Merlot card with a round, floral, fruity and very harmonious wine. Easy to drink but complete." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins 2015) In line with the range, this cuvée is made mainly with Merlot. A fruity, easy-drinking style in keeping with François Thienpont's desire to produce wines that are affordable both in terms of taste and money.
Features
Estate
F. Thienpont
Vintage
2011
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
clay-limestone plateau
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
light extraction by delestage. Short 2-week vatting period.
Breeding
7 months on fine lees in stainless steel & cement vats
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful deep garnet color
Nose
bouquet of red fruits with spicy notes
Mouth
Round and dense. Well-balanced with silky tannins. Persistent finish with a lovely fruity freshness.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with red tuna tartar, veal chop, charcuterie platter...
F. Thienpont
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (guide 2015) 14/20 + Coup de Coeur (Good wine)
Domaine rated (2016 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the wine:
This new cuvée created by François Thienpont plays the Merlot card with a round, floral, fruity and very harmonious wine. Easy to drink, yet full-bodied.
About the domain :
Created by Stéphane Derenoncourt and François Thienpont, Terra Burdigala offers wines from carefully selected vineyards, monitored from vineyard to bottle by the duo, who work in partnership with each of the winemakers involved. The range now includes a new wine, Lalande l'Etoile, vinified by Guillaume Thienpont.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. LODEWIJK V. Published on 12/08/2018
Excellent P/Q ratio.
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS A. Published on 07/01/2018
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Note and review by M. SERGE S. Published on 03/10/2016
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Note and review by M. BLANQUE S. Published on 11/01/2016
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