Ch. de Basset "Cuvée Prestige", Bordeaux Supérieur
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Ch. de Basset "Cuvée Prestige", Bordeaux Supérieur - 2016

Item # 37960 750mL
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Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.


Tasting Notes

Château de Basset is located 50 km southeast of Bordeaux, in the village of Mourens, between AOC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur. The 17th century farmstead nestles deep in the countryside and is solidly built out of vast blocks of limestone. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.


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