Ch. d'Arsac, "Le Kid d'Arsac", Margaux - 2018

Name: Ch. d'Arsac, "Le Kid d'Arsac", Margaux
Brand: Ch. d'Arsac
SKU: 45209
Price: 29.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 45209 750 mL

From a Château and winery that lay in ruins 35 years ago, winemaker Philippe Raoux has overseen a dramatic makeover. He acquired many more vines, and managed to have the majority promoted to Margaux AOC. This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel brown soil is vinified in stainless steel. Aging takes place half in new French oak barrels, and half in stainless vats for one year. This full-bodied, structured, fruit-forward dry red has toasted notes of spice. Pair with roasted wild boar.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Médoc

Appellation/Village

Margaux

Producer

Ch. d'Arsac

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

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