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Château Grand Bern 2020 is a Bordeaux Supérieur from the Bordeaux region in France. This wine typically features a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, known for its robust flavours and ageing potential. The 2020 vintage benefits from a favourable growing season, offering depth and complexity. The Bordeaux region's climate, with its temperate maritime influences and well-drained gravelly soils, is ideal for cultivating these varietals. Château Grand Bern, though less renowned than some prestigious estates, upholds a tradition of quality, emphasising careful vinification techniques to highlight the grapes' natural characteristics.
For pairing, this Bordeaux Supérieur pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, and duck confit, enhancing its rich tannins and dark fruit notes. Traditional Bordelaise cuisine, like entrecôte à la Bordelaise and mushroom-based dishes, complements the wine's earthy undertones and enhances the savoury palette.
For optimal enjoyment, serve the wine at a temperature of 16-18°C. Decanting for about an hour will allow the wine to open up beautifully. Observe the deep garnet colour, inhale the bouquet of dark cherry, cedar, and hints of spice, and savour the balance of rich fruit and tannic structure on the palate.
