Bodegas Franco-Espanolas, Rioja Bordon Gran Reserva 2014 Vacqueyras

Bodegas Franco-Espanolas, Rioja Bordon Gran Reserva 2014 VacqueyrasMade from 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and 5% Mazuelo from vineyards in the 3 sub areas of Rioja with different soil types: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental, northward facing in the foothills of the Sierra de la Demanda. Sorting of the grapes, de stemming and light pressing of the grapes, prior to alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in medium roasted white American and French oak barrels for 18 months, with decanting

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60 % Cabernet Sauvignon

intense ruby red color with purple highlights

present and future

The palate is medium-bodied with a great core of vibrant red and black fruits

Climate Extreme continental with long hot summer

La Tour de Mons is vinified in stainless steel tanks

fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness to frame the bright

All the effort and investment expended by Suntory has allowed Chateau Lagrange to produce a much better wine today

94+ Pts - The Wine Advocate

Punctum Biodynamic Family Vineyards was founded in 2005 as a family venture by 3 siblings