2018 Clos de Boüard Le Coeur Montagne-St. Émilion Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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The debut vintage for this gem is made from blending equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherries, licorice, smoke, violets, figs, and dark chocolate scents resonate in the perfume. The palate is however where the wine really shines with its silky textures, polished, gentle, dark red fruits, and supple, velvety, creamy textured finish. Clearly, this is the best wine ever produced from Montagne-St. Emilion. The only issue is finding any, as the production is a whopping 600 bottles for the world! Drink from 2024-2040.

The debut vintage for this gem is made from blending equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherries, licorice, smoke, violets, figs, and dark chocolate scents resonate in the perfume. The palate is however where the wine really shines with its silky textures, polished, gentle, dark red fruits, and supple, velvety, creamy textured finish. Clearly, this is the best wine ever produced from Montagne-St. Emilion. The only issue is finding any, as the production is a whopping 600 bottles for the world! Drink from 2024-2040.

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When to Drink Clos de Bouard, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Clos de Bouard is much better with at least 2-4 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.

Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Clos de Bouard offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-12 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Clos de Bouard with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Clos de Bouard is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Clos de Bouard is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Clos de Bouard is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as a myriad of cheeses.

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