Cantate Forte 2018

Fermentation : Pigeage during alcoholic fermentation
Maturation  :24 months in new French oak, battonage after malolactic fermentation.
Description :
Type of Wine : Aged one/two year in new French barrels in the cellars of Chateau
Bon Baron.

Varietals: To give the wine a little pepps, we blended the Cabernet Dorsa with 25% Pinot Noir.

The varietal Cabernet Dorsa is a crossing between the
Kek Frankos (or the so called Blaufränkisch or Lemberger)
and Dornfelder. 
Appearance : Deep red ruby color, medium intense, shiny violet.
Aroma : Medium plus intense, cherries, red currant, black currant,
raspberry, lavendel, purple roses,
creme de cassis, strawberry, smokey nose, mixed pepper, leather
Pallet : Blue berry, black berry, plums, ripe cherries, spicy tannins,
Spicy, rosmarin, sage, walnuts, violet, smoked bacon
Medium plus harmonious acidity, medium plus finish, well structured, new style of wine
The wine is souple, round and spicy.
Gastronomy : The Cantate Forte of Chateau Bon Baron can be found in several 1,2 and 3-star michelin warded restaurants in Belgium. Dear, solid cheeses, cheese fondue, smoked or pickled meat, dark chocolate
Serve 18° C ou plus
Storage at least 7-10 years or longer