Maison Castel
Maison Castel Cabernet Sauvignon Grande Réserve
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
3.6
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Maison Castel Cabernet Sauvignon Grande Réserve is a simple, fruity red wine with a touch of sweetness making it a real crowd-pleaser. Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape known for giving blackcurrant flavored wines with deep color and a high level of tannins. Maison Castel manages to produce a more approachable, softer style by fermenting the wines at lower temperatures in stainless steel vats which reduces the level of extraction. The wine is then oak-aged to provide sweet spices that complement the succulent dark fruit profile.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Maison Castel Cabernet Sauvignon Grande Réserve has a deep ruby color and a nose that hints at the juicy, ripe blackberry and cassis flavors that will come alive on the palate.The dark fruit flavors persist, supported by the soft and velvety tannins and core of acidity that helps temper the opulent flavors. The finish is relatively brief and simple, and is again marked by a core of dark jammy fruit coupled with a twist of licorice.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Maison Castel
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon is an expansive wine region in the south of France stretching from Nîmes and Montpellier east along the Mediterranean coast and inland to the Spanish border. It is the largest wine-producing region in the country, with a long and rich history of winemaking.
The Languedoc-Roussillon region has been producing wine since the Roman Empire. It was the first region in France to produce sparkling wines, and it has been a major producer of fortified wines since the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, the region was known for its sweet wines, but in the 20th century, it began to focus on producing dry wines.CUSTOMER RATING
3.6
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