Domaines Boyer Chateau Milon Cuvee Caprice 2019

Domaines Boyer Chateau Milon Cuvee Caprice 2019 Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

From 8.5 hectares of vines with an average age of 30 years. A portion of the vines are situated at the base of the Saint Christophe des Bardes slope on sand and iron-rich sandstone soils, the rest are situated on the gravel soils of Saint Sulpice. Planting is high-density at 6,600-9,000 vines per hectare. Part-manual and part-machine harvest. Cold-soak before fermentation to enhance aromatics, followed by thermoregulated fermentation lasting 2 to 3 weeks with regular pigeage to enhance extraction. Ageing in 30% new French oak barriques for 12-15 months.

100% Merlot. Intense, warm, spiced fruit on the nose, a full-bodied, plush Saint-Émilion, with rich plummy fruit throughout. This is a food-friendly Bordeaux with a softly, structured finish. Works with a range of dishes, from classic robust beef, game and lamb roasts or stews right through to well aged farmhouse Cheddar.