80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
Looking for a delicious, crowd-pleasing Bordeaux at a rockin'price? We were too and found it in the 2022 Chateau Petit Freylon Cuvee Leah. We love the lush, fruit-forward nature and seamless texture of this wine. We have featured this cuvee before as wine of the month-- and for very good reasons we are doing so once again! The 2022 "Cuvée Leah" delivers a knock-out experience at a great price!
The adage about a rising tide lifting all ships is one we've used quite often over the years when talking about a great vintage affecting all the wines from that region. In this case, a solid, everyday Bordeaux Supérieur becomes a fantastic bang-for-the-buck poster child showcasing the 2022 season and how good it was (is!).
Cuvée Leah is a traditional Bordeaux blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% Merlot. The nose on Leah is sublime: bright, beautiful fruit loaded with scents of ripe cherries and mixed black and blue berries; there's a touch of earth and French vanilla, light spice, background florals and incense adding support. But it's the fruit that's the star.
The palate continues the fruit-filled theme-- black cherries, blackberry and blue berries are in the foreground as light tannins and acidity keep the wine from being cloying. Structure and balance! The berries meld with flavors of vanilla and a touch of garrique culminating in a long finish. This is a fantastic winter wine and we were craving a petit filet to go with this Petit-Freylon when tasting.
Château Petit-Freylon is located in the small Aquitaine village of Saint-Genis-du-Bois, a tiny village boasting less than 100 inhabitants. The estate belonged to the Lagrange family for generations until 2011, when it was purchased by La Société PESA. Since that time, the new owners have invested heavily in the château's vineyards and wine-making facilities. This attention to detail is apparent and the results can be tasted in the glass.
This is a great wine to stock up on. It's drinking well now and will deliver pleasure over the next 5-10 years. Enjoy!
The nose on Leah is sublime: bright, beautiful fruit loaded with scents of ripe cherries and mixed black and blue berries; there's a touch of earth and French vanilla, light spice, background florals and incense adding support. But it's the fruit that's the star. The silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish are impressive. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot.
Looking for a delicious, crowd-pleasing Bordeaux at a rockin'price? We were too and found it in the 2022 Chateau Petit Freylon Cuvee Leah. We love the lush, fruit-forward nature and seamless texture of this wine. We have featured this cuvee before as wine of the month-- and for very good reasons we are doing so once again! The 2022 "Cuvée Leah" delivers a knock-out experience at a great price!
The adage about a rising tide lifting all ships is one we've used quite often over the years when talking about a great vintage affecting all the wines from that region. In this case, a solid, everyday Bordeaux Supérieur becomes a fantastic bang-for-the-buck poster child showcasing the 2022 season and how good it was (is!).
Cuvée Leah is a traditional Bordeaux blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% Merlot. The nose on Leah is sublime: bright, beautiful fruit loaded with scents of ripe cherries and mixed black and blue berries; there's a touch of earth and French vanilla, light spice, background florals and incense adding support. But it's the fruit that's the star.
The palate continues the fruit-filled theme-- black cherries, blackberry and blue berries are in the foreground as light tannins and acidity keep the wine from being cloying. Structure and balance! The berries meld with flavors of vanilla and a touch of garrique culminating in a long finish. This is a fantastic winter wine and we were craving a petit filet to go with this Petit-Freylon when tasting.
Château Petit-Freylon is located in the small Aquitaine village of Saint-Genis-du-Bois, a tiny village boasting less than 100 inhabitants. The estate belonged to the Lagrange family for generations until 2011, when it was purchased by La Société PESA. Since that time, the new owners have invested heavily in the château's vineyards and wine-making facilities. This attention to detail is apparent and the results can be tasted in the glass.
This is a great wine to stock up on. It's drinking well now and will deliver pleasure over the next 5-10 years. Enjoy!
The nose on Leah is sublime: bright, beautiful fruit loaded with scents of ripe cherries and mixed black and blue berries; there's a touch of earth and French vanilla, light spice, background florals and incense adding support. But it's the fruit that's the star. The silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish are impressive. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot.
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