# Château Mélin Cuvée Revintho (2020)

- **Producer:** Château Mélin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, black plum, black cherry, vanilla, chocolate, cedar, cloves, forest floor, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Château Mélin Cuvée Revintho is a 100% Merlot red wine from the AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in Bordeaux, France. Produced by the family-owned Château Mélin, which has a five-generation history, the wine is named in honor of three generations of the Debacque family: René, Vincent, and Thomas. The estate cultivates its vines on sandy and gravelly soils in the Libourne region. The 2020 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, contributing to the wine's development. The Cuvée Revintho is recognized for its harmonious balance and rich flavor profile, offering quality within its appellation.

## Interesting facts

- Cuvée Revintho is named after three generations of the Debacque family.
- The estate has been family-owned for five generations.
- Vineyard size is around 10 hectares.
- Average vine age is 40 years.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and Merlot's inherent fruitiness and softer tannins make it a versatile partner for richer dishes. The tannins can complement the protein in red meats, while the fruit notes can echo or contrast with savory and earthy flavors. Its balanced acidity helps cut through richer sauces and fats.

## Wine making process

Château Mélin Cuvée Revintho is produced using traditional winemaking techniques. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation, potentially utilizing submerged cap methods. The resulting wine is then aged in oak barrels for a period, typically around twelve months, to develop complexity and texture. The estate's vineyards are managed using traditional methods, with a focus on reasoned agriculture. Annual production for Château Mélin is approximately 20,000 bottles, with the Cuvée Revintho representing a smaller portion of this output.