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2001 Chateau Lezongars Special Cuvee Merlot Cabernet
Premier Cotes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux,
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen
Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2007-2008)
ABV: 13%
Closure: Cork
This wine was made from 25 year old vines, grown on a 3 hectare, South facing vineyard. The composition is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.Opaque black crimson colour with black mauve hue. The nose is very ‘Aussie’ like with it’s ripe new world aroma of chocolate, spice, mocha and cedar. The palate is quite dry with fine, dry tannins which are very persistent. Aftertaste of spice, violet infusions and mulberry.
Cellar 3-4 years (2007-2008)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%