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Bordeaux

Characteristics

Country / Region: Bordeaux

Vintage: 2020

Name: AOP Bordeaux supérieur

Grape variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 13.5 vol.

Color: Red

Capacity: 75 cl

AWARDS

A Selection Committee Favorite rated 92/100

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Wine:

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from a single hectare of vines, the 2020 Red Bordeaux Supérieur Michelot stands out for its perfectly ripe harvest, delivering rich aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis. With added layers of spice and well-integrated oak, it offers a balanced, juicy texture that’s both satisfying and easy to drink. A classic Bordeaux for immediate enjoyment or to keep for later.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting. Vines aged 35 years. Vinification in stainless steel tanks with pumping over. Aged in oak barrels of which 10% are new and 90% of one wine. Diam 5 cork.
Certified Organic and Biodynamic wine by Demeter.

Color:

Bright ruby with some purple highlights.

Nose:

Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, black currant underlined by notes of spices

Palate:

Ripe and generous, this wine delivers complex layers with a well-rounded texture. It offers a rich and satisfying mouthfeel, perfect for those who appreciate a fuller-bodied wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, artisanal cold cuts, grilled red meats, cheeses of character.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

Ranked first by our Selection Committee, Clos de la Molénie is a Bordeaux treasure that deserves the spotlight. Already catching Parker’s eye, this rising star of Bordeaux is meeting the highest standards of winemaking. Founded in 2015, this biodynamic estate is expertly managed by Sylvain and Kim Destrieux, with 25 hectares nestled in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers.