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
is perfect with red mullet fillet and black olive tapenade, braised white meat in sauce, veal and Mediterranean vegetables...
Birichino
California
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE B. Published on 13/03/2022
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