Fabien Castaing - Périgord 2024 (750ml) Uclés

Fabien Castaing - Périgord 2024 (750ml) UclésThis blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon is a favorite in our shop seriously, we cant keep it on the shelves! Fabien Castaing is a member of Aquitaines Produit en Nouvelle Aquitaine project, which is dedicated to providing responsible local products from a social and environmental point of view. Fabien Castaings family vineyards roll along the rolling hills of Aquitaine, where rivers and tributaries segment the region on their way to the

The history of wine growing on this mountain farm started with the purchase of the property in 1976 by the Trafford family as inaccessible grazing land

The firm tannins and tangy acidity create a full-bodied texture

almost imperceptible

The influence of the Pacific Ocean and the deeply plummeting Monterey Bay are echoed in the fog that rises and floats down the valley

100% Cabernet Franc aged 22 months in French oak barrels

Attica - just 30km from the shadow of the Acropolis

reminiscent of the great vintages in the 1980s (like 1983 and 1985) that put Willamette Valley on the worldwide Pinot Noir map

The palate is full with dusty tannins and balanced acidity to support the dark

powdery and softly chewy on the palate

Fermentation container: stainless steel temperature controlled tank

Perfect with a wide variety of lighter dishes because of its fine bubbles and complexity

I can imagine this wine maturing at 10-13 years or more