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Ch. de Basset "Cuvée Prestige", Bordeaux Supérieur - 2019

Name: Ch. de Basset "Cuvée Prestige", Bordeaux Supérieur
Brand: Ch. de Basset
SKU: 37960
Price: 21.96 USD
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750 mL

Item # 37960

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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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Bordeaux Supérieur

Producer

Ch. de Basset

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

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

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