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TASTING NOTES
Well-balanced flavours-the woody flavour coming from oak barrels is in perfect harmony with the fine notes of the Merlot grapes, which came to full maturity.
BACKGROUND
Les Brandes forms part of the Château Cap de Merle estate. It is a family estate based in Lussac, just north of Saint-Emilion. In the Spring of 1966 Roland Bel acquired a small vineyard of 3 hectares: The Chateau Cap de Merle. Today the domain comprises 25 hectares. Alain and Jean Marie manage the company and selling their wines directly through their own international network.
FOOD MATCHING
Cold cuts, Cheese, Strong cheeses, Game, Grilled meat, Rabbit dishes, Magret de canard (duck magret), Truffle or mushroom-based dishes, Roast, Red meat, Grilled meat.
CELLAR POTENTIAL
Château Les Brandes has a shelf life of about 15 years.
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Colour | Red |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Grape | Merlot blend |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full |
| Maturation | Drink now or cellar |
| Alcohol | 13 % |
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