Domaine Bessa Valley Grand Cuvee 2019
$128.00
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Kpo says: Top wine of Bessa Valley, made to rival the top French Bordeaux classified growths! |
Very dark garnet color. An awesome bouquet captivating with its opulence and intensity. It consists of plenty of aromas such as plum, black cherry, bramble, baked nuts, chocolate, and vanilla. Full body, high tannins, softness, and harmony in the mouth. The taste is sappy and dense with a perfect balance between fruit ripeness and maturation in new oak. Luscious and long-lasting final.
Limited production of 8500 bottles.
Jancis Robinson : 16/20. Vivino score: 4.5/ 5
Date of harvest:
Variety Harvest date: start-end
Merlot 24-27.09.2019
Syrah 14-22.09.2019
Petit Verdot 09-10.10.2019
C.Sauvignon 16-17.10.2019
Average yield: 40 hl/ha
Grape varieties: Merlot 28%, Petit Verdot 28%, Syrah 27%, Cabernet Sauvignon 17%
Winemaking:
Manual harvesting and quality control on the vineyard
Destemming and berries selection on the vibrating tables
Filling the concrete tanks by gravity without crushing the berries
Cold maceration: 5-7 days at 10-12⁰ C
Alcohol fermentation: 5-10 days at 24-26 ⁰ C
Hot maceration: 14-21 days at 28-30 ⁰ C
Malolactic fermentation
Aging 18 months in French oak barrels: 100% new oak
Blending
Filtering
Bottling
*Limited stock only
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Region | Bessa Valley, Thracian Valley |
| Grape Varietal | Blended Varietal international |
In stock
Alcohol: 14.5%
Vintage: 2019
Ageability: 15+ years
Decanting: at least 20-30min
Serving temperature: 18-20 °C
Producer
Domaine Bessa Valley, in Bulgaria is owned and run by the owners of the famous Château Canon-la-Gaffelière and and La Mondotte of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux, France. Mixing together the classic French winemaking know-how and the ancient potent land of the Thracian, that fill the air with the magic of the process and keep these traditions alive!
The winery is situated in the Thracian Valley, located about 150 km southeast of Sofia, near Plovdiv, an area with a rich history of viticulture dating back thousands of years. The valley’s unique terroir, characterized by its clay and limestone-rich soils and favorable climatic conditions, contributes to the production of exceptional wines.
Bessa Valley, bordered on the south by the Rhodope Mountains, and north by the hills of about 230 m above sea level, offers an ideal location. The winds are rushing offset the excess temperatures, hot or cold, continental climate related. It also benefits from the influence of the Maritsa River, which flows some kilometers away.
The wines are frequently praised for their complexity, balance, and excellent value.
Bessa Valley Winery uses only French oak barrels – barriques. Each barrique costs around €570 and is used only three times. After the third use, the barriques stop influencing the aging of the wine.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Plum, black cherry, bramble, baked nuts, chocolate, and vanilla
Palate
Dense, full, ripe fruits, oaky, high tannins
Food
Beef rendang, Grilled tomahawk, Lamb shank
| Fruitiness: |  |
Dark ripe fruits |
| Oakiness: |  |
100% new oak |
| Intensity: | |
Dense and intense |
| Acidity: | |
Good acidity |
| Tannins: | |
High tannins |
