Score and Awards
A wine score is the quickest, simplest way for a wine critic to communicate their opinion about the quality of a wine.
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Tasting Notes
The vintage proved exceptional in every respect, buoyed by near-perfect weather from start to finish. The harvest took place in ideal conditions, with magnificent grapes all over the vineyard, from north to south. This is without doubt the most accomplished vintage since 2009 and 2010.
To the eye, its deep purple color announces the wine's richness. The nose opens with a generous aromatic palette, blending woody notes with intense aromas of red fruit, black cherry, raspberry and mocha. On the palate, the wine is opulent and powerful, carried by tannins that are present but perfectly blended.
It's a wine of character, made to seduce lovers of memorable vintages, especially when served with game. It will also evolve gracefully and offer great tasting pleasure over the next twenty years.
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Vinification and Aging
Vinification in small wood and steel vats (temperature-controlled) and new French oak barrels / Malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels.
Aging: 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels (40% new).
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Terroir
Age of vines: Over 45 years.
Clay-limestone on Fronsac molasse.
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Colour
Red -
Variety
Merlot -
Vintage
2016 -
Country
France -
Region
Bordeaux -
Appellation
Fronsac
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SAQ Pickup
Orders will be delivered to one of the 145 SAQ locations authorized to handle private imports. You will be asked to select the SAQ location where you wish to collect your order.
Please note that we currently do not offer home delivery.
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Service Fees
The service fees will be paid to GALLEON when your order is placed on our website (galleonwines.ca) and the product cost is payable to the SAQ at the pickup location.