Gran Caus 2019

The most classical among classics is the red 2019 Gran Caus, the archetype of a Mediterranean Bordeaux blend, produced with 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has notes of hgerbs, pine needles, green peppercorns and a lactic touch with some sweet spices. It has elegance, finesse and balance, contained ripeness and 14.42% alcohol, with a surprising pH of 3.19. It has complexity and develops further aromas of iron and blood with time in the glass, along with saline hints of sea breeze and a smoky touch of cigar ash. This wine has a track record for aging in bottle. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2020 after it spent 18 months in French oak barrels.