Cuvee Les Ormeaux 2014

Merlot and Cabernet-France make up this cuvée, two early ripening varietals that flourish on the cool soils of right bank AOC Côtes de Castillon. Here, we find elegant, fresh and fruit-forward wines. Thierry Valette conserves the floral and fruit character of these wines by fermenting at low temperatures. Elevage in inert (cement) receptacles and in fûts of 2 to 3 wines confer structure to the wines while omitting any woody aromas. On the palate, this wine is juicy and racy with a velvet texture. While accessible now, this wine will stun you with its complexity in around 8 years' time.