Cuvée Noire is our prestigious blend of 6 different grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. These grapes were all picked by hand, sorted by hand in the reception cellar and then fermented naturally in thermo-controlled stainless steel tanks and open top vats. All varieties ferment and age separately.

The wine was aged in French oak barrels (2 to 5 years-old) for 12-18 months before blending & bottling. This wine has not been clarified or filtered.
 
Cuvée Noire is a full-bodied red wine. It has notes of ripe plum, cassis, some toasty aromas and gentle smokiness on the nose. The wine is rich with hints of ripe red berries, even coffee and leather aromas. Merlot brings the fruit to the wine, Malbec gives acidity, Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon bring the structure and tannins while Petit Verdot and Carmenere bring the spicyness.

This wine is one of the best known cuvées of Chateau Carsin. It's always a blend of 6 varieties; all of which are allowed in Bordeaux red wine production. It's a great combination for grilled entrecôte, bbq food and slow cooked casseroles. Also very good when served with Comté cheese or other matured hard cheeses.

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