Bordeaux

2020

80% Merlot
20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Bordeaux

ESTATE HISTORY

Family owned - Maison Francois Janoueix.
The Janoueix family moved from a small village (Correze) to Bordeaux in 1898. Initially established in Margaux, the families business has since moved to Libourne, near Saint Emilion, with an office overlooking the banks of the Dordonne River.

TERROIR

Area: 7 ha
Soil: Limestone clay soils
Average age of the grapevine: 45 years
Pruning: Double Guyot

WINEMAKING

Harvest by machine
Type of vats: Cement Stainless steel
Ageing vats 80 % New barrels 20 %
Annual average production: 40000 bottles 300 hectoliters

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Direct, with cherry compote and plum notes, blackcurrant and plum notes, this medium-bodied red wine from France’s Bordeaux region has a plush mouthfeel and subtle yet elegant structure.

Herbed buttered chicken thighs with couscous and roasted vegetables. Works well with mature cheese, white meats; good with pasta in many varied ways.