Cuvée Marguerite Eiffel Château Bel Air Graves de Vayres AOP 2020

Cuvée Marguerite Eiffel from Château Bel Air, in the Graves de Vayres AOC, 2020 vintage. A red wine made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, grown on gravel soils between Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion. Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels, it develops aromas of black fruits, spices and cocoa.

Who produces Cuvée Marguerite Eiffel Château Bel Air Graves de Vayres AOP 2020?

For over a century, Château Bel-Air Eiffel has been owned by the descendants of Gustave Eiffel, the famous builder of the Eiffel Tower. The 16-hectare estate, located on the finest gravel soils of the appellation between Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion, combines Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Since 2020, Yves Glotin and Jean-Philippe Janoueix have been at the helm of this historic estate.

On what terroir is Cuvée Marguerite Eiffel Château Bel Air Graves de Vayres AOP 2020 produced?

The vines are planted on gravel soils composed of sand, gravel and large pebbles.

How is Cuvée Marguerite Eiffel Château Bel Air Graves de Vayres AOP 2020 vinified and aged?

The vinification combines cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation control and warm post-fermentation maceration. The wine is then aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.

What is the tasting profile of Cuvée Marguerite Eiffel Château Bel Air Graves de Vayres AOP 2020?

The attack is silky, the palate rich and full-bodied, with round and luscious tannins. The wine reveals aromas of black fruits, spices and cocoa. The long finish reveals lovely aromas of sour cherries.