Chateau Bentejac Bordeaux Rouge, 2018 malbec Meaning ‘offspring’ in Maori

Meaning ‘offspring’ in Maori

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half of them in the French Alps surrounding Chamonix and half in nearly-deserted Alpine towns in the Italian Valle d’Aosta

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black and boysenberry fruit loaded with brisk acidity and minerality

Chateau Bentejac Bordeaux Rouge, 2018 malbec Meaning ‘offspring’ in MaoriBright brush, eucalyptus, sweet violets, blackberry, hints of hazelnut. Palate is linear yet silky, with purple flowers, peppery spice and tobacco leaves. 90% Merlot, with the balance of Cabernet Sauvignon. Its freshness comes from being vinified in concrete vats. This is a no nonsense, straight forward Bordeaux. An easy example of the pure spirit of everyday drinking wine from the region. Asques Bordeaux, France