*** silver medal Bordeaux & gold medal Paris*** Country: France  Region: Bordeaux Varietal: 85% Merlot – 10% Cabernet Sauvignon – 5% Malbec  Vintage: 2016 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Chateau La Plaige Description: Château La Plaige sits on a hillside overlooking the river Dordogne on the eastern edge of the Bordeaux appellation. The combination of clay and limestone in the soil means that the owner Frédéric Naud can make a wine that is powerful and elegant at the same time. It's a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon in the superb 2016 vintage.   Tasting Note:   From the amazing 2016 vintage, this is a delicious Bordeaux wine with mouth filling ripe red berried fruit  flavors of cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, vanilla and spice.   Layers of ripe fruit on the palate with a long lingering finish. Excellent Value  Food Matches: Red Meat / Beef / Lamb / Blue Cheese