Product Description
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Red French Wine
- This wine comes from the Bordeaux Region of South West France, the home of some of the worlds finest wines. Maison Calvet has been at the forefront of Bordeaux wine production since it was founded almost 200 years ago. The Prestige cuvee from Calvet is a specially selected blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and is carefully matured in our cellars.
- The wine is full and fruity with a long smooth aftertaste, making it a perfect choice with red meats, pizza and pasta as well as cheeses.
- Why not also try our Calvet Prestige Blanc wine?
- Wine of France
- Pack size: 75cl
Information
Allergy Information
- Contains: Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Tasting Notes
- Colour : Lovely brilliant ruby colour with hints of red brick. Nose : Fruity bouquet with vanilla notes. Fleshy, well-balanced palate, with a supple and delicate flavour.
Region of Origin
Bordeaux
Wine Colour
Red
Alcohol Units
10.1
ABV
13.5% vol
Current Vintage
2015
Producer
LGCF..
Type of Closure
Synthetic Cork: Altec
Wine Maker
Benjamin Tueux
Country
France
Alcohol Type
Wine
Taste Category
Grape Variety
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification Details
- Traditional technique: fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature below 32°C. Matured in vats and aged in our cellars at 15°C for one year, in traditional Bordeaux bottles.
History
- Jean-Marie Calvet establishes the Calvet company in Tain l'Hermitage : (Rhone valley) in 1818. JM Calvet sets up in the heart of Bordeaux in 1823. Jean Calvet, the founder's great-grandson, sets up Calvet in Burgundy in 1889. GCF Group extends the Calvet range into Loire and Alsace appellations in the last 10 years. Specialist in the wines of Bordeaux and selecting the best «cuvées» from other principal French wine areas, Calvet is a French brand, distributed in more than 110 countries.
Regional Information
- Bordeaux is one of the most famous area in the world for its wonderful wines. If you need any additional information please contact us - consommateur@lgcf.fr
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
- This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years
Alcohol Unit Other Text
Wine Effervescence
Country of Origin
France
Origin Free Text
Product of France
Name and address
- Calvet À,
- F-33720,
- Landiras.
Return to
- www.calvet.com
Lower age limit
Statutory Years : 18
Net Contents
75 Centilitres ℮
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