Aetos Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 vs Les Oliviers Merlot Mourvedre Pays D'Oc 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £10.99 | £10.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Aetos | Les Oliviers |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Aetos Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Aetos Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined and structured expression of Chilean Cabernet, showcasing the balance between ripe fruit, elegant tannins, and subtle oak influence that define premium wines from the Central Valley. Crafted from carefully selected parcels, it combines intensity and finesse in a beautifully composed wine. Meet the producer Aetos represents the essence of Chilean winemaking, producing expressive wines that reflect the country’s exceptional terroirs and climatic diversity. The Reserva Privada range focuses on crafting varietal wines with depth, complexity, and balance, sourced from high-quality vineyard sites managed with meticulous care. Production Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness from low-yielding vines to ensure concentration and purity of flavour. After destemming, the must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with gentle pump-overs to extract colour and structure. The wine is then aged for 10–12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, adding complexity and roundness to the palate. Tasting notes Deep garnet in colour, the nose opens with aromas of cassis, ripe blackberries, and dark cherries intertwined with hints of cedar, tobacco, and vanilla spice. The palate is full-bodied yet smooth, displaying layers of black fruit, chocolate, and toasted oak framed by fine, velvety tannins. The finish is long and elegant, marked by freshness and subtle minerality. Food match Excellent with grilled steak, roasted lamb, hearty stews, or mature cheeses. Grape Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Les Oliviers Merlot Mourvedre Pays D'Oc 2024
A characterful Southern French twist on Merlot, Les Oliviers Merlot has some Mourvèdre which has combining ripe, luscious fruit with subtle spice and Mediterranean herbal notes. Meet the producer Boutinot France has a long and fascinating history, starting as a small wine importer and evolving into a producer and distributor of high-quality French wines. Their team focuses on selecting exceptional vineyard plots and crafting wines that reflect the character of their terroir while remaining approachable and easy-drinking. Production In the sun-drenched vineyards of the Languedoc, a single plot of Merlot provides ripe, juicy fruit, while a carefully selected plot of Mourvèdre contributes a touch of spice and structure. Grapes are hand-harvested, de-stemmed, and macerated at cool temperatures to preserve freshness. Fermentation takes place without oak, allowing the natural fruit and varietal expression to shine. The final blend is then carefully assembled. Tasting notes Brightly perfumed with hints of lavender, followed by classic Merlot flavours of red summer berries, plums, and damsons. Mourvèdre adds subtle warmth, spice, and a green, herby edge on the finish. Food match Enjoy on its own or pair with hearty pasta dishes and Mediterranean recipes featuring tomatoes, olives, or anchovies. Grape Merlot 80%, Mourvèdre 20%
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