£36.11
Franc Beausejour Pauillac is a premium red wine from Bordeaux, featuring an expressive nose and smooth palate with a long finish. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot is perfect for pairing with rich dishes or enjoying on its own.
- Contains a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot for complexity and depth.
- The 2022 vintage is exceptional, offering great balance and ageing potential.
- With an alcohol by volume of 14%, it provides a robust yet smooth drinking experience.
- Ideal for pairing with roast lamb, steak, or hard cheeses as per serving suggestions.
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Description
xA wine from one of the most prestigious regions of Bordeaux. The wine offers an expressive and inviting nose, blending ripe fruit with elegant toasty notes from oak ageing. On the palate, it is smooth and well-structured, with a hint of sweetness upfront, beautifully balanced by fine tannins and depth. The finish is long and harmonious, making for a truly enjoyable and well-rounded wine.
The 2022 vintage is exceptional-arguably the finest of the last decade-surpassing even the renowned trio of 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.
Country of origin: France.
Storage: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for ageing.
Package type: Glass Bottle.
Recycling information: Bottle - Glass widely recycled.
Allergen Information: Contains Sulphites.
Brand: Franc Beausejour.
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot.
Current vintage: 2022.
Regional information: Pauillac, a prestigious appellation on Bordeaux's Left Bank, is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines, known for their power, structure, and ageing potential. With its gravelly soils and maritime climate, Pauillac produces some of the world's most sought-after wines.
Tasting notes: Intense, dark, and dense ruby-garnet in colour, with a bright, youthful hue. The nose is graceful and expressive, offering great aromatic intensity, with toasty notes from oak ageing that are beautifully balanced with ripe fruit. On the palate, a touch of sweetness appears first, followed by good density and smooth tannic evolution. The finish is long, well-rounded, and exceptionally pleasant.
Alcohol by volume: 14.
Units: 10.5.
Serving suggestions: Pauillac's bold, structured Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines pair beautifully with roast lamb, ribeye steak, venison, and rich beef stews, as well as hard cheeses like Comté or aged Cheddar. Earthy dishes such as mushroom risotto or truffle-infused meals also complement its depth and complexity.
