Constance AOP - Domaine Berthoumieu

Constance AOP - Domaine BerthoumieuThe powerful Constance from the hand of Domaine Berthoumieu shimmers in the glass with dense purple-red. The first nose of Constance speaks of mulberries, blueberries and blackcurrants. Notes from barrel aging such as cinnamon, oriental spices and dark chocolate join the fruity nuances of the bouquet. Domaine Berthoumieu Constance delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with only 0.6 grams of residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler grades, and thus this Frenchman, despite all its dryness, enchants with the finest balance. Excellent flavor does not necessarily require sugar. Powerful and complex, this dense red wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to the moderate acidity, Constance caresses the palate with a velvety mouthfeel, without in any way lacking juicy liveliness. On the finish, this youthful red wine from the Sud-Ouest wine-growing region finally impresses with a beautiful length. Once again, hints of blackberry and mulberry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the gravel- and limestone-dominated soils are added. Vinification of Domaine Berthoumieu Constance The basis for the powerful Constance from Sud-Ouest is grapes from the Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinenc and Tannat varieties. In Sud-Ouest, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on limestone and gravel soils. Due to the moderating influence of the nearby sea, the grapes ripen more slowly and develop greater aromatic depth. After hand-picking, the grapes are immediately brought to the press house. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in concrete and small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for 12 months in French oak barrels. This is followed by a long period of bottle aging, which makes this red wine even more complex. Food recommendation for Constance from Domaine Berthoumieu Enjoy this red wine from France at its best, served at 15 - 18°C, as an accompanying wine to duck breast with sugar snap peas, stuffed bell peppers or braised chicken in red wine.