J Bouchon Carmenere Reserva Especial


Variety	Carmenere
Wine Region	Maule Vallley
Vineyards	Santa Maria de Mingre and Las Mercedes
Yield	8.000 Kg/ha without irrigation
Harvest	Hand picked in plastic boxes end April
Vinification Details	Hand selected clusters. Fermented in stainless steel between 24 and 30 degrees C
Aging	8 months in first use French oak
Winemaker's Comments	Color: It shows a beautiful deep ruby color Aroma: Ripe red fruits, spices notes and coffee aromas Flavor: Pleasant ripe fruits, good balance, soft and round tannins
Food Pairing	It goes very well with red and white meat, especially short roasted. In combination with a peppery or spicy sauce it complements the meal perfect. It is a good partner for the Arabic and Indian cuisine. A further consumption is the combination with several types of cheese, like camembert, brie, goat or piquant cheese. Shows his full bouquet, if it is decanted one hour before serving. The perfect temperature for serving is 18 degrees C. Endurance is 8 years and more.