Alexis Lichine Medoc

The Alexis Lichine Médoc 2020 is a red wine from the Medoc AOC region of Bordeaux, France. Produced under the legacy of the influential winemaker and writer Alexis Lichine (the "Pope of Bordeaux"),

Wine Profile

• Grape Varieties: A classic Left Bank Bordeaux Blend primarily led by Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot, and often small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot.

• Appearance: Intense garnet red to deep purple.

• Aroma: A powerful bouquet featuring red berries, plums, and cassis (blackcurrant) with subtle notes of spice, vanilla, and toasted oak.

• Palate: Described as complex and full-bodied with a fine tannic structure.  note a medium body with high acidity and flavors of sour plum and cherry caramel.

Service & Pairing Suggestions

• Serving Tips: A good decant (roughly 30–60 minutes) is recommended to allow the tannins to soften and the bouquet to open up.

• Food Pairings: Pairs excellently with:

  • Red Meats: Grilled steaks, barbecue, or game.

  • Savory Dishes: Hearty salads or sausages.

  • Cheese: Cheese platters or goat cheese.

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JP. Chenet Medium Sweet Red, delicious aromas of red fruit - redcurrant and raspberry. This is a perfect wine to pair with hearty casseroles of red meat and spicy dishes.

TASTE Smooth and fruity reds are medium-bodied or full-bodied wines that often have a trace of sweetness. Soft fruitiness is a typical characteristic of these wines. You can discern notes of ripe or dried fruits and delicate spiciness in these wines. With low or medium tannins, they are also suitable for those with a sensitive mouth.

TIPS FOR USE These versatile players of the red wine world are ideal for socialising and buffet tables. Try with sweet-and-sour pork stew, Thai chicken curry or spicy sausages, such as chorizo or salami.

HOW TO SERVE Red wines are best served slightly below room temperature, at 16–18°C. Chilling a bottle from room temperature to the perfect serving temperature takes about half an hour in a fridge.

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Armagnac Saint Vivant is a brandy with a very special, very aromatic flavour. The Armagnac was the first French schnapps and is said to be more than 700 years old. For this reason, it is considered the oldest distillate in Europe. The Saint Vivant will explain it to you through its excellent taste that will lead you to savour a piece of history.

TASTING NOTE:

Color: Has an attractive amber colour with mahogany hues.

Smell: Exquisite aromas of prunes mixed with vanilla, caramel, violets and some spicy notes.

Taste: It has a complex entry due to its dense texture and aromatic character. On the palate: the power of alcohol is felt intertwined with caramelized fruit essences, which are rounded off with notes of leather, wood and tobacco.

PRODUCER: Saint Vivant.

Winery located in the French commune of Condom, in the department of Gers. In 1975 it was acquired by the La Martiniquaise group of companies.

COUNTRY: France.

ELABORATION DETAILS: This magnificent Armagnac comes from the distillation of wines made with different varietals of white grapes from the region of Gascony, among which are Ugni Blanche, Baco and Folle Blanche.

The fruits are fermented and then distilled in traditional copper stills. Finally, the liqueur is left to mature for a year in French oak barrels. The entire production process takes place in the commune of Condom-en-Armagnac, located in the southwest of France, which has had the Bas-Armagnac designation of origin since 1936 to make this content-type of liqueur. Another peculiarity of this distillate is its incredible presentation of the traditional bottle with a sloping neck.

ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH: 40%