2016 | Domaine de l'A | Rouge

Dark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, delicate lightening of the edges, fine touch of figs, a hint of quince jelly, nuances of sea buckthorn, inviting bouquet. Complex, juicy, chocolaty texture, present, well-integrated tannins, sticks very well, chocolaty touch in the aftertaste.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: From a property owned by top consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt, this wine is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It is elegant, developing well in its balance of tannins and maturing fruits. The dry core is destined to soften into a smooth final texture. Drink from late 2021.

• Falstaff: Dark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, delicate lightening of the edges, fine touch of figs, a hint of quince jelly, nuances of sea buckthorn, inviting bouquet. Complex, juicy, chocolaty texture, present, well-integrated tannins, sticks very well, chocolaty touch in the aftertaste.

Producer Information

Domaine de l’A is owned by Stephane Derenoncourt and Christine Derenoncourt. The Cotes de Bordeaux estate was founded in 1999. Their first purchase was small. The original vineyard was only 2.5 hectares when they first purchased the land. Even though it was a relatively small parcel of vines, at this point in his career, Stephane Derenoncourt did not have the funds to buy his vineyard. To raise capital, he put together a group of 200 friends and associates that each put up about $1,000. In return, every investor was given 7 cases of wine and Domaine de l’A was born! In time, two additional purchases helped Stephane Derenoncourt and Christine Derenoncourt bring the estate to its current 10-hectare size. Domaine de l’A is located in the commune of Sainte-Colombe in the Cotes de Castillon appellation, just due east of St. Emilion. In fact, the estate of Domaine de l’A is close to some very good St. Emilion estates. For example, Valandraud, Faugeres, and Fleur Cardinale are just down the road.

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