Opera Cuvée

The site

On the outskirts of Saint-Emilion. In the Libournais region, in Gironde.

The ground

An alternation of gravel and fine sand with a layer of clay in the subsoil, promoting optimal drainage.

The assembly

Merlot: 50%. Cabernet Franc: 50%.

Aging

18 months.

The conditioning

6600 bottles of 75 cl

Each bottle is waxed and numbered.

At a glance - opening

A deep dress, of a bright and intense red.

At the nose - allegro

A nose where powerful scents of ripe fruit play in counterpoint
with notes of autumnal undergrowth.

In the mouth - largo

A full and generous mouth.

Final

A perfect balance with a length worthy of the greatest wines
Bordeaux and the best terroirs.

Service

18-19 °C, with prior decantation, ideally one hour before the
service for perfect expression.

Guard

Enjoy it now, with an aging potential of twenty years.
twenty-five years old.

This wine will pair beautifully with:

Breton lobster wrapped in steamed spaghetti
Challans duck lacquered with mountain pepper
Roast beef with winemaker's sauce (made with Bazas beef)
Rack of lamb & vegetable tagine
Aged Comté cheese & light truffled mashed potatoes