L'adage Saint-Émilion Bordeaux Wine Region of France
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L’Adage Saint-Émilion Bordeaux Wine Region of France BORDEAUX (FRANCE) Bordeaux has a temperate climate, short winters and L’Adage is a 15 hectare estate exclusively made for a high degree of humidity due its proximity to the Maison Querre, a négociant house established in Atlantic. 1897. Vineyards are located south of Saint-Émilion at the foothills of the sandy slope. The wine region is named after the region’s main city, Bordeaux and is divided by the Gironde estuary with AOC: Saint-Émilion the majority of the vineyards located either on its Grapes: 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc “right” or “left” bank. There are many sub-zones along Viticulture: 30-year old vines, with sandy soil. both banks known for their exceptional quality such Viniculture: 12 months in French oak barrique of as: Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Saint-Estephe, which 30% is new. Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol to name a few. Alcohol: 13% vol. The current permissible red grapes allowed are: Appearance: Dark purple. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec Nose: Truffles, toasted bread and blackberries. and Petite Verdot. Common white grapes allowed are Palate: Rich baked fruit, cassis and chocolate. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle. Food Pairings: Bird game, roasted lamb, aged sheep’s cheese. Saint-Émilion is located on the right bank of the Gironde estuary therefore is not included in the Classification of 1855 which pertains to only the Médoc and Graves regions. In 1955, due to its exceptional quality, Saint-Émilion received its own system of classification that is updated every ten years. This Merlot dominant AOC produces powerful, rich and dense wines superb for aging. Regional info credit: Wikipedia J. Strecker Selections, LLC Seattle, WA 98115 Web: jstreckerselections.com Phone: 206.783.2009 .