Broadbent - Douro Reserve Red 2019 (750ml) Costières-de-Nîmes and extraordinarily opulent

and extraordinarily opulent

Proprietor Bruno Borie noted this was a somewhat unusual blend this year: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon

with 85% new French wood

slightly drily tannic

THE LEGEND

Broadbent - Douro Reserve Red 2019 (750ml) Costières-de-Nîmes and extraordinarily opulentLike the Douro Red, this wine is made for us by Wine Enthusiast Winemaker of the Year nominee Luis Sottomayor. The Reserve Red presents a more full bodied and serious style compared to its counterpart. This wine benefits from a year of French oak aging, which enhances its structure and complexity. The oak aging imparts a fuller black fruit character, adding depth and richness to the wine, making it a more sophisticated and robust choice for those