This wine was quite pinot noir like with tobacco notes. The blend is 20% Cabernet Sauvingon, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 60% Merlot. The residual sugar was 1.5 grammes per litre and acid was 3.19 grames per litre. Vinification was traditional and fermentation was approximately 25 days. The wine was imported by Bornicon and Salming.
J. J. Mortier is a Bordeaux negotiant which was founded in 1889 by Chateau lafite owner Louis Mortier. Jerome Faugere is the leader of the company today and the fifth generation of the family to lead the firm. 90% of the company's turnover is via the export market.
Colour : Stewed fruits, brown hues
Aroma : Stewed fruits, oak
Taste : Tobacco, stewed fruits, oak
Alcohol : 12.5 %
Price : 79 SEK
Mark : C
Website : J J Mortier
Website : Bornicon & Salming AB
Monday, 16 July 2007
TN : Clos du Pape 2003, J J Mortier, Graves, Bordeaux
Posted by ANDY CHEESE at 07:10
Labels: Tasting Note
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