Château Thénac Côtes de Bergerac Rouge

• Vintage: 2014
• Origin: Côtes de Bergerac, France
  
• Taste guide: Garnet in colour with purple highlights, fresh berry fruits leap from the glass: raspberry, blackcurrant, followed by green pepper and hints of undergrowth. On the palate it has firm yet integrated tannins that support a sweet black fruit profile with vanilla nuances, medium in body and a finish that is oaky and smooth.
  
• Varietal blend: 68% MERLOT, 21% CABERNET SAUVIGNON,11% CABERNET FRANC
  
• 75cl - 13.5% - Traditional Cork Opening

• Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly
• Food pairing: Red meat, game and/or cheeses.
  

Wine has been made on the site of Château Thénac for over 900 years – first by Benedictine monks and then, after their priory was demolished, winemaking recommenced in 1621.

A blend of 58% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc; hand-harvested from the warmest and most premium vineyard sites. Similar in style and weight to a modern Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion, but if anything, it shows additional complexity due to a large proportion of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 18 months ageing in new oak barriques adds a toasty and smoky complexity to the blackcurrant, sweet plum, dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee and spice.