AKRONTE Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Grape:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol:
14.5%
Winemaking:
Fermentation with long maceration; 18–24 months in French barriques; bottle refinement before release
Color:
Deep garnet red
Nose:
Notes of dried plum, cedar, tobacco, and balsamic spice
Palate:
Full-bodied, evolved, with silky tannins and savory finish
Ratings:
Critics around 90/100; consistently among the estate’s most acclaimed vintages
Pairing:
Aged beef, roasted lamb, game stews, mature cheeses
Production:
Limited, only a few thousand bottles
Description
This superb red is our flagship wine, powerful, well extracted and sumptuously structured, yet silky on the palate. The nose fully mirrors these qualities, with compelling,complex aromas. Here is a wonderful wine for rare meats, large game, and the classic meat dishes of international cuisine