# Solveig (2020)

- **Producer:** S.C. Laronde Desormes
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, red berries, plum, blackcurrant, dark red berries, cherry, vanilla, cedar, coffee, leather, stable, roses, dried herbs

## About this wine

The Solveig 2020 is a red wine from the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation, produced by S.C. Laronde Desormes. The wine is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate is located in the Haut-Médoc region, near the Margaux appellation, benefiting from similar environmental conditions. The wine is named 'Solveig' in tribute to the granddaughter of the estate's owner, and this particular cuvée was created as a special edition for the Swedish market, celebrating a connection to Sweden. The producer, Emmanuel Desbrest, focuses on quality by managing low yields from the estate's vines.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'Solveig' in honor of the owner's Swedish-French granddaughter.
- A special edition wine exclusively developed for the Swedish market.
- The estate is situated in Haut-Médoc, adjacent to the prestigious Margaux appellation.
- Low yields are deliberately maintained to prioritize grape quality.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and structure, with its blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, make it well-suited for richer dishes. The tannins in the wine can complement the proteins in red meats, while the fruit notes can harmonize with earthy flavors. Herbal notes in the wine can echo herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

The Solveig 2020 is produced from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation. It is then aged for six months in stainless steel tanks. The winery intentionally limits production volume from its vines to focus on quality.