Retour François Thienpont - Bordeaux - Sarmentine - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Bordeaux
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Merlot
ALCOHOL: 12 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Garnet red with purplish highlights.
Nose Fresh, smooth aromas of red fruits with a floral touch.
Palate This wine delivers a rich juice with overflowing red fruit, a magnificent silky frame with a mineral accent. The sustained finish reveals a fresh, saline touch.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Beef cheek confit with carrots, herb-crusted lamb chop, roast squab and salsify.
Cellar ageing From now until 2026.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Hailing from a celebrated Bordeaux lineage, the Thienpont family presides over twenty estates, including several renowned classified growths. Pavie-Macquin, Vieux Château Certan, and Le Pin are just a few of their flagship properties, nurtured by skilled and dedicated teams. Alongside, Nicolas, François, Jacques, and Alexandre, now joined by their offspring, oversee several vineyards to craft cuvées of elegance, perfectly mirroring the essence of these esteemed terroirs.
Wine The Bordeaux Sarmentine Rouge 2021, a select 3-hectare vineyard parcel cultivated organically, is a tribute to Bordeaux. This pleasing and flawlessly crafted wine greets the nose with fresh red fruits and a floral hint. Its structured palate, not overly so, releases soft tannins and a silky texture, complemented by a refreshingly tart touch. The salty finish, maintaining its freshness, encourages dining, pairing beautifully with a pork chop in juice or roasted poultry. Rated 90+/100 by the Committee.
Vinification 3ha parcel selection near Saint-Emilion. Vines approximately 30 years old. Traditional vinification, extraction by pumping-over and delestage in concrete vats. Short maceration. Aged for 12 months in concrete vats. Bottled on the estate.

Certified organic wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS Rated 90+/100 by our committee!