Rosso - Bordeaux Supérieur AOC - Cru Monplaisir - Médeville 2020

Médeville

75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc · Bordeaux Supérieur AOC · 75 cl · 2020

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Producer Médeville
Name Bordeaux Supérieur AOC
Variety 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2020
Gradation 14.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruit, spices, and graphite
Vinification method 18-day maceration and fermentation in stainless-steel tanks
Region Bordeaux
Production area Vineyards near Margaux, Bordeaux
Country France
Type Red wine
Aging 10 months; 90% in tank, 10% in barrels
Type of cask French oak barrels, 10% of the ageing
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16–18 °C
Pairing Meat pasta, red meat, roasts, and cured meats
Médeville’s Cru Monplaisir red is presented under the Bordeaux Supérieur AOC appellation, placing it within the tradition of Bordeaux red wines. The name highlights the Cru Monplaisir cuvée and its producer, but gives no vintage or details about its composition. The label and product information for the specific bottle are therefore the best sources for further details. It is an option for anyone wishing to explore a French red wine with a stated origin and a style associated with this category, without assigning it undocumented characteristics.

At the table, the wine may be served with red meat, roasts, grilled dishes and medium-aged cheeses. These are general suggestions for a red wine and can be adapted to the recipe and personal preferences. Serving it at a moderate temperature may help bring it into balance. It can be useful to open the bottle shortly before the meal and taste the wine to decide whether it would benefit from more time to breathe. The product information does not specify a vintage or tasting characteristics, so the choice may be guided by the profile generally sought in Bordeaux Supérieur and by the details on the label. A versatile bottle to serve when looking for a French red, without expecting specific notes that have not been confirmed.
The winery

Vignobles Gonet-Médeville – Winery in Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur AOC

Discover the story and wines of Vignobles Gonet-Médeville.

Family-run Bordeaux producer of Cru Monplaisir, a Bordeaux Supérieur made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Region: Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur AOC
Country: France
Winery history
Julie Médeville joined her family’s wine estate in 1997 and took over its management in 2004 with her husband, Xavier Gonet. The family produces Cru Monplaisir as well as other wines from Bordeaux and Champagne.
Terroir and vineyards
Cru Monplaisir comes from 9 hectares in the Bordeaux Supérieur area: 4 hectares of clay-and-gravel soils and 5 hectares of alluvial soils. Harvesting is by hand. The producer lists the blend as 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.