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Birichino - Bechthold Vineyard Cinsault Old Vines 2016

California

Red

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92/100

Wine Enthusiast

"This is a fresh, lively and refreshing cuvée from old vines, often offering deep complexity in a lighter structure. Aromas of rose petals, hibiscus, cranberry and wet cement lead to a mouthful of crisp currants, tart strawberry and surprisingly rocky minerality. Serve slightly chilled." (Wine Enthusiast 2018) Planted in 1886, Bechthold is the oldest Cinsault vineyard in the world. Cinsault at its best!

Features

Estate

Birichino

Cuvée

Bechthold Vineyard Cinsault Old Vines

Vintage

2016

Designation

Californie

Region

California

Grape varieties

100% Cinsault

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts

Breeding

in barrels

Alcohol content

12,5%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

black berry aromas, mineral

Mouth

deep and rich. Lots of breed and complexity

Serve

at 16°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

is perfect with red mullet fillet and black olive tapenade, braised white meat in sauce, veal and Mediterranean vegetables...

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Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE B. Published on 13/03/2022

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