Pierre Graffeuille Odyssee Vin de France 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Graffeuille
Label Name:
 
Odyssee Vin de France
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vin de France (Médoc & Rhône blend)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 94 (2016); Wine Spectator ~93–94; James Suckling ~93; Decanter ~93

Tasting Note
Aromas of blackberry, blueberry preserves, blackcurrant and cocoa with smoked‑meat and garrigue notes. Velvety, ripe black/blue fruit, integrated spicy pepper and soft grainy tannins; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast or grilled beef, lamb chops, venison, braised short ribs. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, hoisin duck, Sichuan pepper beef, lamb skewers.

Production Method
Cabernet from the Médoc and Rhône varieties vinified separately, blended in the Rhône; aged ~18–22 months in used French oak barrels and amphora; Rhône parcels farmed organically.

Vineyard Info
A joint project of Pierre Graffeuille (Leoville Las Cases/Château Montrose background) and Matthieu Dumarcher; launched 2015 as a limited‑production Rhône–Médoc blend.