De Toren, Z 2018 MAGNUM

Description

TASTING NOTES
The phenomenal 2018 vintage of this Right Bank Bordeaux styled the blend is recognised for its exquisite balance, elegance and true a varietal expression which gives it loads of personality to finish it off. The 2018 vintage was one of the most multi-layered and complex in the history of the vineyard. It was at the peak of the extreme drought that started in 2014 and the crop yielded limited production due to water restrictions, making it a rare and unique vintage. The resulting wine exhibits exquisite dark fruits and a mulberry undertone, as well as notes of graphite and purple fruits. The clean acidity blends well with the final touches of sweet spice and aniseed.

VARIETIES
54% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot

BARREL MATURATION
Aged in a climatized barrel/ maturation room (16 degrees Celsius at 80% humidity) for 12 months in 225 Litre French Oak barrels. Following blending, 30% of the wine volume benefits from a further 6 months of maturation in barrel when submitted to older French Oak barrels before final blending commences.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 14.72 % / Vol Sugar: 2.5 g/l / Acidity: 5.1 g/l  / pH: 3.55

Additional information

This wine is a very versatile food pairing wine due to its great acidity and weight. It works exceptionally well with very fine spicy foods. Its aromas of mulberries and blueberries perfectly complements rich fish, lamb, duck, beef and poultry.