Château Monichot is a family-run vineyard in Bordeaux’s Côtes de Bourg. Cuvée Phoenix is made entirely from Merlot grown on clay-limestone soils, from vines aged 30–50 years. Gentle pump overs during fermentation are followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in vats.
Bordeaux / French Wine & Spirits
Cuvée Phoenix
£13.99
In stock
About This Wine
The Wine
100% Merlot. Fermented at controlled temperatures of 25°C, with 21 days of gentle pump overs. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in vats.
- Producer
- Château Monichot
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Country
- French Wine & Spirits
- Grape
- Merlot
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Aromas of ripe red fruit, spice and a hint of fresh leather.
On the Palate
The palate is dry and fresh, with restrained tannins
- Body
-
Light Full
- Dry / Sweetness
-
Dry Sweet
- Tannins
-
Low High
- Acidity
-
Low High
Food Pairing
Cheese, Red Meat, Spicy
Serving Suggestions
- Serving temperature
- 16–18°C
- Glass type
- Bordeaux
Château Monichot
Family-run vineyard in the Côtes de Bourg area of Bordeaux. Cuvée Phoenix is made from Merlot grown on clay-limestone soils.
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Technical Details
- Bottle size
- 750ml
- Serving temperature
- 16–18°C
- Residual sugar
- 0 g/L
- pH
- 3.51
- Total acidity
- 3.4 g/L
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils and a maritime climate with warm days and cooler nights. Vines aged 30–50 years.