La Devise de Lilian Maison Barrière Saint Estèphe AOP 2020

Red wine from the Saint Estèphe AOP appellation, 2020 vintage, produced by Maison Barrière in the Médoc, Bordeaux region. 75cl bottle, with an alcohol content of 13.5%, representative of the structured style of wines from this appellation in northern Gironde.

Who produces La Devise de Lilian Maison Barrière Saint Estèphe AOP 2020?

Maison Barrière is the estate behind La Devise de Lilian, a cuvée produced in the Saint Estèphe AOP appellation, in the Médoc, north of the Bordeaux region. This wine-growing area is one of the four major communal appellations of Haut-Médoc, alongside Pauillac, Margaux, and Saint-Julien.

On what terroir is La Devise de Lilian Maison Barrière Saint Estèphe AOP 2020 produced?

The Saint Estèphe AOP appellation extends over clay-limestone soils mixed with gravel, which are heavier and cooler than those of neighboring communes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot are the permitted grape varieties, with a proportion of Merlot that is often higher than elsewhere in the Médoc, giving the wines of the appellation a firm tannic structure and recognized aging potential.

What dishes pair with La Devise de Lilian Maison Barrière Saint Estèphe AOP 2020?

Wines from the Saint Estèphe AOP traditionally pair with roasted or braised red meats, game, and aged cheeses. Their tannic structure also pairs well with slow-cooked dishes typical of southwestern cuisine.

At what temperature should La Devise de Lilian Maison Barrière Saint Estèphe AOP 2020 be served?

Wines from this appellation are generally served between 16 and 18°C, after decanting, which is recommended for younger vintages. Their aging potential usually extends to ten or fifteen years, and even longer for the most structured cuvées.