Icône AOC - Châtau de Haute-Serre

Icône AOC - Châtau de Haute-SerreIn the glass, the Icône from Châtau de Haute-Serre presents a dense purple-red color. When the glass is held slightly at an angle, a transition in color towards garnet red is noticeable at the edges of this barrel-aged wine. Swirling the glass reveals a high viscosity in this red wine, which is evident in the tears or church windows that form at the rim. On the nose, this Châtau de Haute-Serre red wine reveals a variety of sour cherries. As if that weren't impressive enough, additional aromas such as coconut, cocoa, and blueberry are contributed by the aging in small wooden barrels. The Icône from Châtau de Haute-Serre is the right choice for all wine lovers who prefer wines with minimal residual sweetness. However, it never appears sparse or austere, but rather round and supple. With its prominent fruit acidity, the Icône presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this mature wine from the Sud-Ouest region delights with beautiful length. Notes of sour cherry again emerge, while in the aftertaste, mineral notes from the clay and limestone-dominated soils come into play. Vinification of the Châtau de Haute-Serre Icône This powerful red wine from France is made from the Malbec grape variety. In Sud Ouest, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow in soils of limestone and clay. The Icône is clearly influenced by the climate and winemaking style of Cahors. This French wine can literally be referred to as an Old World wine, presenting itself as exceptionally refined and complex. After the grape harvest, the grapes are promptly transported to the winery, where they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wood barrels and amphorae at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, there is an aging period of several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food pairing for the Icône from Châtau de Haute-Serre This French red wine pairs perfectly as a companion to a whole range of excellent dishes, but is also a pleasure to drink on its own.