SAGA Pauillac

Saga, excellence everyday
Made by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) team with the same care and passion that is given to their grands crus, Saga wines offer a great discovery of Bordeaux terroirs and tastes.

The vintage
The 2015 vintage was characterised by a rather late bud burst, a quick and uniform flowering which took place under very favourable conditions (low rainfall and above-average temperatures). July was very hot (with a near-heatwave between 30 June and 6 July) and dry (20 mm of rain, like in 2010). August, however, was quite wet (90 mm on average) compared with the past fifteen years. VĂ©raison (end July/beginning August) was quick and uniform. At a Bordeaux level, 2015 is a very good vintage, though marked by a certain lack of uniformity due to the patchy rainfall in August and September.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 70%
Merlot : 30%

Tasting
Colour: Deep crimson, with some hints of tile.
Nose: Fine, elegant and complex, dominated by vanilla and cocoa notes. Black berry and spicy notes appear on agitation.
Palate: Full, heady on the palate, with the tannins present but silky, and a fine finish, fresh (notes of menthol) and spicy.