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In the 1860s the vineyards of Europe were devastated by the dreaded root louse phylloxera. Carmenere, one of the six noble grapes of Bordeaux, was soon forgotten and became The Lost Grape of Bordeaux. In 1994 viticulturist Jean-Michel Boursiquot went to Chile to learn why the Merlot had a distinct spicy flavor note, only to discover...Oops! it was a mistake, the Merlot of Chile wasnt Merlot, but Carmenere. The Lost Grape of Bordeaux. The fruit is sourced from different vineyards of the Valle Central. The Colchagua Valley is recognized for its black grapes of Bordeaux origin, a result of the quality of its weather; the valley has large thermal fluctuations, extremely high temperatures by the morning and very low during the night. These conditions produce grapes that have a deep intense color that create a structured and concentrated wine. 84% Cabernet Franc, 16% Carmenere. Aroma of coffee, black cherry, blackberry, and chocolate. As the name implies, a voluptuous mouth feel punctuated with notes of toasted black pepper. Food Pairing: Roasted Rack of Lamb Grilled Rib of Beef Spicy Asian Pepper Pot Cheese Pairing: Firm cows milk cheese such as Irish Cheddar or Gruyere
