Le Grand Vin

$79.85

Le Grand Vin by Osoyoos Larose is a bold and complex Bordeaux-style red blend from Canada, known for its rich fruit flavors and aging potential. This wine delivers elegance and depth, making it a must-have for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

6 in stock

SKU: 989194 Size: 750ml Types: Red Country: Canada Practice: Traditional

Le Grand Vin from Osoyoos Larose is a distinguished Bordeaux-style blend originating from the unique terroir of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada. The vineyard benefits from a perfect microclimate, with warm days and cool nights, ensuring optimal grape maturity and balance. Utilizing a blend predominantly of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, the wine is crafted using traditional Bordeaux winemaking techniques. It undergoes meticulous hand-harvesting and sorting before a period of aging in French oak barrels, imparting depth and complexity. The winery, a joint venture between Groupe Taillan of Bordeaux and Constellation Brands, emphasizes the harmonious expression of terroir in each bottle. Le Grand Vin has been highly praised in reviews for its structure and cellaring potential, often fetching accolades for its refined and intricate profile.

Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec

Appearance: Deep garnet with a rich, opaque core and dense, slow-forming legs.

Nose: Aromas of ripe blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco leaf, and a hint of graphite.

Palate: The palate is robust, showcasing flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, and subtle spice, supported by firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, velvety finish with notes of mocha and tobacco.

Ideal Pairings: Meats (beef, lamb), cheese (strong aged varieties), game (venison or wild boar)

Harvesting Methods: Hand-harvested

Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/L

ABV: 13.9%

Total Acidity: 6.0 g/L

pH: 3.65

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