title: Château de la Brède 2011 Cuvée Montesquieu  (Graves)
description: French philosopher and writer Charles-Louis de Montesquieu once lived at the moated Château de la Brède, hence the name of this wine. It is a ripe, finely perfumed wine, with new wood and eucalyptus aromas, rich red fruits and a soft, open series of tannins. It is almost ready to drink, but the chocolate edge suggests it should be kept until 2017.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
designation: Cuvée Montesquieu