COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Famille Rivière
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Petit Menuts is the second wine of Clos des Menuts, a historic estate located in the heart of the Saint-Émilion appellation. Crafted by the Rivière family, who have been winemakers in Bordeaux since 1875, this cuvée is designed to offer an accessible, fruit-forward expression of the estate's terroir. The vineyards benefit from the classic clay-limestone soils of Saint-Émilion, which provide excellent water retention and impart a refined structure to the grapes. This wine represents a modern, approachable style of Bordeaux, showcasing the family's commitment to quality and tradition.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Le Petit Menuts is the second wine of Clos des Menuts, a historic estate with medieval cellars carved directly into monolithic rock.
Fact 02
The Rivière family has been cultivating vines and producing wine in the Bordeaux region since 1875.
Fact 03
Designed for early accessibility, this wine offers a classic Saint-Émilion experience without the need for decades of cellaring.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Le Petit Menuts focuses on preserving fresh fruit characters and achieving supple tannins. Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and undergo traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats. The extraction is kept gentle to ensure a round, approachable mouthfeel. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a shorter period than the grand vin, utilizing a combination of older oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to maintain its vibrant fruit profile before bottling.
