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• • Red  Meats
• • Duck
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Château Paveil de Luze Margaux 2003		France
A fragrant, feminine Bordeaux with great power and suppleness from a well-situated and historic château.

Release Notes:

Price : $33.00  Qty:  Item No. : 19975  Our Rating : 92+  Country : France  Region : Margaux  Grape : Cabernet  Sauvignon Cabernet  Franc Merlot  Alcohol : 12.5%

Château Paveil de Luze lies on deep, well-drained gravel soils that are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are an average of 20 years old. This wine spent 18 months in new oak barrels. It is a classic Margaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (30%), and Cabernet Franc (5%).

Tasting Notes:

Beautiful garnet color. Supple nose of black fruit and herbs. Ripe, juicy fruit across the palate with good underlying acidity. Some gentle spice and herb flavors. Velvety tannins and a long, smooth finish. This wine has Ageing potential: cellar for up to 10 years. Serve with veal, mushrooms, fowl or red meat.

Winery:

Château Paveil de Luze is a small family estate in Soussans in the Médoc. It is an old property dating back to the 17th century. The Baron Alfred de Luze purchased... Read more

Region:

The combination of beautiful ruby color, seductive aromas, silky texture and concentration make Margaux among the most sought after of Haut- Médoc wines. Unfortunately, they are also often some of the... Read more