Chateau du Bernat Bordeaux Rouge 2018 is a medium-bodied, ready-to-drink red wine from Bordeaux, France, that offers fruity notes of cassis and red berries, along with touches of liquorice, chocolate, and spices, and features a balanced palate with fine tannins. The 2018 vintage is noted for its intensity and ripeness, balanced by fine acidity and herbal notes.
Tasting Notes & Characteristics
Aromas: Fruit-driven, with notes of cassis, red berries, violet, and hints of liquorice, zan, and sweet spices.
Palate: Fruity and well-balanced, with blackcurrant, bramble, and liquorice notes.
Tannins: Fine and glossy.
Overall: Described as a very pleasing, intriguing wine that is ready to drink without the need for aging.
The 2018 vintage is characterized by intense ripeness.
The wine’s balance and expression of fine acidity are attributed to the estate’s efforts to rein in the power of the harvest.
Critics praised the vintage for expressing herbal detail and achieving a fine balance.
Producer & Terroir
Château du Bernat is a small, family-owned estate located in the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation of Bordeaux.
The vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soils on a well-drained plateau.
The estate has converted to organic farming, which is part of their commitment to offering a greener, more natural wine experience.
The wine is a blend, predominantly Merlot, with some Cabernet Sauvignon.
