COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
S.C. Laronde Desormes
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Solveig 2020 is a red wine from the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, produced by S.C. Laronde Desormes. The wine is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate is located in the Haut-Médoc region, near the Margaux appellation, benefiting from similar environmental conditions. The wine is named 'Solveig' in tribute to the granddaughter of the estate's owner, and this particular cuvée was created as a special edition for the Swedish market, celebrating a connection to Sweden. The producer, Emmanuel Desbrest, focuses on quality by managing low yields from the estate's vines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Solveig' in honor of the owner's Swedish-French granddaughter.
Fact 02
A special edition wine exclusively developed for the Swedish market.
Fact 03
The estate is situated in Haut-Médoc, adjacent to the prestigious Margaux appellation.
Fact 04
Low yields are deliberately maintained to prioritize grape quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Solveig 2020 is produced from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation. It is then aged for six months in stainless steel tanks. The winery intentionally limits production volume from its vines to focus on quality.
