CHATEAU SAINTE MARIE RESERVE BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR 2008

Description
Wine Style: Full Bodied Red  

The reputation of Chateau Sainte Marie in Targon dates back several centuries, as the vineyard belonged to the 12th century Benedictine Abbeye de la Sauve Majeure (one of the most ancient abbeys in France). The Abbey takes its name from the Silva Major – the great forest that then occupied the whole region - and Eleanor of Aquitaine, famous for introducing claret to England with her husband Henry II, often stayed there.  The Dupuch-Mondon family have been running this estate since 1956 with fierce commitment, talent and a great attachment to the originality of the terroir.   Old vines with low yields, including a 100 year-old parcel of Semillon and Merlot, guarantee a top quality production

The Sainte Marie is beautifully etched with a deep purple colour as well as a sweet perfume of mocha, vanilla, and black cherry jam.  It has fresh acidity, super texture, and a heady finish.  This is a serious food wine and would be lovely with roast lamb, beef casseroles cooked in red wine, chicken and pork in rich sauces as well as game.