La Tour Melas 2020 (750ml)

Tasting Notes:

  • Intense aromas of ripe dark berries, interwoven with delicate lavender and spice notes.
  • Harmonious balance of rich flavors, refined tannins, and vibrant acidity, offering exceptional freshness and length.
  • Captivating character with the Cabernet Franc shining through, showcasing purity and depth.

Terroir:

  • Vineyard located in Achinos, Central Greece, PGI Fthiotida, benefiting from clay and limestone soils.
  • Organic farming practices ensure sustainable and authentic expression of the terroir.

Winemaking:

  • Carefully hand-harvested grapes, fermented in open-top barrels with wild yeasts.
  • Aged for 22 months in 100% French oak barrels, 70% of which are new, resulting in an evolved and complex wine.
  • No fining, no filtration, and total sulphites <100mg/L preserve the wine’s natural essence.

Vintage Specifics:

  • 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot blend, representing power and elegance.
  • Limited release: 4800 bottles in 75cL and only 180 bottles in 150cL, making it a collectible wine.
  • Marked by a cold winter with abundant snow, followed by a warm, wet spring that aided vine blossoming.
  • Gradual grape maturation due to afternoon showers during summer, resulting in silky tannins and tension.

Serve Temp: 16 – 18 °C

175,00 € EUR

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Discover the Enchanting La Tour Melas Estate and its Captivating Wines

Embrace the story of La Tour Melas Estate, a journey that intertwines passion, tradition, and terroir. Nestled in the heart of Achinos, Central Greece, the estate stands as a testament to the vision of its founder, Kyros Melas, who embarked on a quest to craft exceptional wines that reflect the essence of the land.

Rooted in a legacy dating back generations, La Tour Melas Estate draws upon the region’s rich viticultural history, while embracing modern techniques and sustainable practices. The estate’s commitment to organic farming nurtures the vines, allowing them to thrive in the clay and limestone soils unique to this picturesque location.

At the helm of this winemaking endeavor is Panos Zoumboulis, a renowned Consultant Oenologist, who shares the founder’s passion for perfection. With meticulous care, Panos orchestrates the winemaking process, from hand-harvesting the grapes to their delicate fermentation in open-top barrels using wild yeasts.

La Tour Melas 2020 stands as a testament to the estate’s dedication to crafting wines of exceptional structure and character. The captivating blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot showcases the inherent power and elegance that Greek terroir can bestow upon each grape variety.

Limited in production, this collectible vintage consists of only 4800 bottles in the classic 75cL format and a mere 180 bottles in the prestigious 150cL format. Each bottle is a testament to the painstaking efforts to preserve the wine’s authentic essence, with no fining, no filtration, and total sulphites maintained below 100mg/L.

Indulge in the remarkable La Tour Melas 2020, an enchanting wine that expresses the very soul of the estate. Unveil the tantalizing aromas of ripe dark berries, subtle lavender, and enticing spices, as you savor the harmonious balance of flavors and the velvety texture that defines this vintage.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a wine enthusiast seeking an extraordinary experience, La Tour Melas Estate beckons you to embark on a voyage through time and terroir. Elevate your wine collection with the mesmerizing La Tour Melas 2020, a true gem from Greece’s hidden viticultural treasure.

Weight 1,8 kg
Dimensions 9,5 × 9,5 × 33 cm
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