COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
PRODUCER
Château Le Grand Moulin
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Le Grand Moulin, a red wine from the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation in Bordeaux, France, is produced by Château Le Grand Moulin. The 2015 vintage is notable for its quality, attributed to favorable weather conditions in Bordeaux that year. The estate has a long family history, with Jean-François Reaud continuing the winemaking legacy. The wine has received critical acclaim, including a two-star rating from the Guide Hachette des Vins 2018. The vineyards are situated on clay-limestone and sandy gravel soils, contributing to the wine's character.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2015 vintage was lauded as one of Bordeaux's finest in recent memory.
Fact 02
The estate is managed by Jean-François Reaud, a respected figure in Bordeaux winemaking.
Fact 03
Guide Hachette des Vins awarded this wine 2 stars, highlighting its quality.
Fact 04
Production for the 2015 vintage reached 100,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Le Grand Moulin involves cold maceration followed by a three-week maceration period at a controlled temperature of 22°C. Techniques such as pumping over and delestage are employed to manage extraction. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged in vats to maintain its freshness and fruit-forward profile.
