Dulong Bordeaux Merlot-Cabernet

The house of Dulong was founded by Eugene Dulong in 1873 in the village of Floirac, near Bordeaux. Today it owns a dozen châteaux as well as buying in grapes from other growers. It is now one of Bordeaux`s leading négociants, continuing Eugene's policy of rigorous selection and meticulous attention to winemaking detail.

The grapes are harvested when ripe, and destemmed. The juice is tank fermented at a controlled temperature for 10 to 14 days. Tank matured a racked every day.

COLOUR :A brilliant ruby colour with a brick red tinge.NOSE :Fine and elegant with fruity and spicy notes, with a touch of vanilla aroma.PALATE :A smooth full-bodied and well-balanced wine with a supple and delicate character with its velvet tannins.

Recommandations

Serve with every kind of grilled red meat and meat in sauce, game and cheese, like camembert, cantal, goat’s cheese… or even with a Burgundy Fondue.

Serving condition in °C : 16 – 18°C
Cellar potential : 2 to 4 years