Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon

Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon
Soils Rognacien marl and lime sandstone hillsides.
Grape varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon – 25 year old vines.
Vinification 100% De-stemmed, traditional, with 10-15 days in vats. No filtration
Maturing 5 to 6 months in stainless steel tank.
Harvest 70% Manual.
Yield 50 hl/ha.
Alcohol 13.5% Vol.
Production 50 000 bottles.
Eye Dark red, near black, with violet glints.
Nose Hints of very ripe pear, with a touch of roast coffee.
Mouth Stewed red berries, great tannic structure and a hint of toast.
End Powerful wine that opens well.

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Hints for keeping and tasting

Moulin de Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon:

Keeping :

Ready to drink now, should be drunk within 2 years.

We advise you to drink this wine within a year to enjoy its fruitiness to the full.

But whatever you do, don’t keep it longer than 2 years.

As with all wines, the temperature at which it’s kept will dictate how well it keeps. The ideal is between 12°C and 18°C.

Tasting :

Best served between 18°C and 19°C.

To enjoy it best, we advise you to drink this wine with a meal.

Food & Wine

Enjoy your Cabernet Sauvignon with :

Your first course:

  • Prosciutto bundles.
  • Game terrine.

Meat :

  • Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
  • Cassoulet.
  • Chicken or beef curry.
  • Lavender and garlic roasted leg of lamb.
  • Cantonese-style duck.
  • Pork stir fry with honey and coriander.

Cheese :

  • Roquefort

Optional extras
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