Cabalié 2015
Champagne Grand Cru
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Maury is one of France's hotspots for "thunderously powerful Grenache" (Andrew Jefford). So, if you're a fan of incomparably mouthfilling reds with moreish amounts of fruit and taffeta soft tannins, you'll love the region's flag-bearer, Cabalié.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
France- Deep Blackish Red
- Grenache-based blend
- 0.75 Units
- 1% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 October 2017
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Smooth with very ripe plum, prunes and spice
Aroma
Berries, sweet spices and a hint of herbs
The Wine
Take a minute to read online reviews for Cabalié. This one is typical: "When my time comes to shuffle off this mortal coil, this is the wine I want in that final glass. It is simply, utterly, indescribably fantastic." Its secret? It's crafted by Parker praised winemaker Hervé Sabardeil in Maury, a southern French town with a 2,000 year old wine heritage. Taste Cabalié and you'd think it was bolstered with a splash of the local fortified vin doux naturel. But in fact its intensity comes from some of the oldest Grenache vines in France. Their stunningly concentrated grapes give Cabalié extraordinarily ripe, deep red berry flavours. Boasting 12 medals in five vintages, this legendary wine is in its element with a slow braised beef casserole.
Take a minute to read online reviews for Cabalié. This one is typical: "When my
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