Saint-Émilion Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience
After a tour of the property, discover 3 French wines and 3 French cheeses for perfect pairings.
Profile
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast rib of beef Full body and new-oak structure stand up to a big roast.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Venison with red-wine sauce Firm tannin and dark fruit match game.More wines for venison →
- Aged hard cheese Concentrated Merlot has the length for salty, crystalline cheese.More wines for cheese →
How to serve Cuvee Benedicte
Allow 45 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Decant for an hour before serving to open the new-oak structure.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Serve at 16-18°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Bordeaux-style glass.
- Pair with the food. Roast rib of beef, Venison with red-wine sauce, Aged hard cheese. Match the wine's weight to the dish.
History
The estate's old-vine Canon-Fronsac: 100% Merlot from vines more than 100 years old on clay-limestone slopes in Canon-Fronsac, hand-picked, fully destemmed, macerated about four weeks and raised 24 to 36 months in new barrels. Only about 50 cases are made.
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Moulin Pey-Labrie · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Merlot (100%)
- Classification
- Canon-Fronsac AOC
- Oak
- 24 to 36 months in 100% new barrels
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 65 at the estate shop (older vintages)
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Cuvee Benedicte
What does Cuvee Benedicte taste like?
The estate describes it as made from a few selected grapes for the pleasure of the palate.
What food pairs with Cuvee Benedicte?
Roast rib of beef is the first match: full body and new-oak structure stand up to a big roast. Also try Venison with red-wine sauce and Aged hard cheese.
What grapes are in Cuvee Benedicte?
The producer lists Merlot (100%). The wine is classified as Canon-Fronsac AOC.
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