Bordeaux Reds Mixed Case Mouton Cadet

Discover the different 'terroirs' of Bordeaux with these 3 awarded wines from Mouton Cadet; St-Emillon, Graves and Medoc.

2015 Mouton Cadet Graves

The Graves vineyard is located along the Garonne river to the south of the city of Bordeaux. Home of exceptional wines, the Graves appellation has all the attributes of a great terroir.
The vines are planted on gentle, well exposed slopes. The soil is pebbles, sand and clay deposits that retain heat, enabling the grapes to ripen continuously. The wines are balanced, elegant fruit forward.

• Grape: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
• Region: Graves, Bordeaux, France
• Serve with: Cheese plates, mushroom  risottos
• 13% alcohol

International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2019: Bronze
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2012: Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2011: Bronze

2015 Mouton Cadet Medoc

The Medoc vineyard is located to the north of Bordeaux, on the Gironde peninsula. It boasts an exceptional geographical situation and unique subsoil. The vines are planted on ridges and plateaux with deep clay soil and deposits of sand and gravel. The Medoc is a high-quality terroir whose exceptional situation protects it from both drought and flooding.  The wines are round, well-structured and robust with remarkable length on the palate.

• Grape: 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Medoc, Bordeaux, France
• Serve with: Lamb or chicken dishes
• 13% alcohol

Awards
International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2019: Bronze
Challenge International du Vin, 2014: Or
Challenge International du Vin, 2013: Bronze
Mundus Vini, 2008: Silver

2016 Mouton Cadet St-Emilion

Thought to be the oldest wine-producing community in France, Saint-Émilion is located to the east of Bordeaux. The vineyard stretches all around the town. The vines are planted on fairly steep hills and plateaux consisting of a sandy layer over clay subsoil. Saint-Émilion has an early-ripening terroir which helps Merlot grapes reach full maturity. It produces fruit-forward and refined wines with a solid yet creamy tannic structure.

• Grape: 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: St-Emillon, Bordeaux, France
• Serve with: beef, spicy vegetable dishes or cheese plates
• 13.5-14% alcohol

Awards

Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2014: 1 Star
Challenge International du Vin, 2009: Silver
Mundus Vini, 2007: Silver