COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Carovin AB
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The ChateauBriand Grand Réserve 2020 is a red wine from Bordeaux, France, produced by Carovin AB. The 'Grand Réserve' designation suggests a wine of notable quality. Bordeaux is a historic and globally renowned wine region, particularly celebrated for its red blends. The 2020 vintage in Bordeaux experienced warm and dry weather, contributing to ripe fruit characteristics and good concentration in the wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Châteaubriand' is famously associated with a classic beef dish, not typically a wine producer.
Fact 02
This wine is a 'Grand Réserve', indicating a higher quality tier.
Fact 03
Bordeaux is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by warm, dry conditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The ChateauBriand Grand Réserve 2020 is crafted as a traditional Bordeaux blend, primarily featuring Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging, with the 'Grand Réserve' designation implying a period in oak barrels. This aging process is crucial for developing complexity, integrating flavors such as vanilla and cocoa, and softening the wine's structure. The 2020 vintage conditions in Bordeaux, characterized by warmth and dryness, contributed to ripe fruit and concentration, which are reflected in the final wine.
