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Region: Bordeaux
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
First Glance: Red Cherry, Plum, Tobacco, Gravel
The Wine:
Six generations and nearly 2 centuries of work have gone into building this superb vineyard. Some serious renovation work and investment in the property began in 1974, financed by the Denechaud family and is continued today by their daughter and son in law Jérôme Lafon. These 2 young winemakers follow the principals used by their ancestors in 1850 with the help of today’s technology. They have increased their family domaine to over 60 hectares and 3 properties in the Cotes de Blaye and Côtes de Bourg.
The Tertre de Viaud delivers aromas and flavors of red cherries and red plum are nicely mixed with spices, tobacco and crushed stones. On the palate this possesses a medium body, and displays a nice balance of fruit and acidity, leading up to the finish, where red cherries and tobacco notes linger on. The 2022 is drinking well now and will continue to evolve and gain in complexity over the next few years.
