Girolate - Bordeaux - Red - 2018
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Girolate is the prestigious 100% Merlot cuvée from Vignobles Despagne. Grown on a unique clay-limestone plot, this wine is vinified with meticulous care, offering a powerful, yet silky and elegant profile that stands among Bordeaux’s finest.
Girolate - Bordeaux - Red - 2018 :
GIROLATE Rouge: A Silky, Powerful Bordeaux of Pedigree
GIROLATE, the prestigious cuvée from Vignobles Despagne, is an exceptional 100% Merlot that proves the outstanding potential of the Entre-Deux-Mers terroir. Grown on a privileged clay-limestone plot and made with meticulous, ‘Grand Cru’ attention, this wine offers a sophisticated balance of power, elegance, and silky finesse that stands out in the Bordeaux landscape.
Tasting Notes (Typical Vintage)
- Colour: A dense, deep garnet hue, with violet reflections when young.
- Nose: Fresh and intense, revealing a concentrated core of red fruits (cherry) and cassis, seamlessly integrated with hints of fine oak and licorice.
- Palate: The entry is smooth and velvety. The wine develops with controlled power and remarkable richness. The tannins are beautifully fine and polished, providing a luxurious, silky mouthfeel and a long, distinguished finish.
Food Matching & Serving
Decant for 30 minutes and serve at 15°C (59°F). A magnificent accompaniment to classic British and European roasts.
Bordeaux 2018
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| Domain | Girolate |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Packing | 06 |




