Grand Vin De Bordeaux
SAINT-ÉMILION GRAND CRU 2012
THE EXPERIENCE
Both being the quintessence of their respective nation, bullfighting is to Spanish culture what Bordeaux is to French viticulture. While the bird’s-eye view of the composition creates layers of space reminiscent of the depth of an exquisite Right Bank claret, tracks in the sand represent not only the fight of life-and-death, but also the intense foundation of terroir in Bordeaux.
THE WINE
Sourced from one of the most revered terroirs of the entire Bordeaux, this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a remarkably generous wine. With an intense garnet-red robe, it emanates charming aromas of berries and more exotic fruits. A classic Right Bank blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, this wine effortlessly achieves the delicacy between acidity and tannins. Silky and flavoursome with warm spices on the palate, this elegant wine has a refreshing and long aftertaste.
Serving temperature: 16°C to 17°C
Decant 2 hours before serving
Drink now to 20 years
THE ART
Miquel Barceló, Tres Equis: La Suerte de Matar – 1990
Mixed media on canvas – 200 x 203 cm – © Atelier Barceló – 1990
Few subject-matters are as emblematic of Spain as bullfighting, a time-honoured tradition dating back to the prehistoric period. Drawing inspiration from his Majorcan and above all Spanish culture, Miquel Barceló created this profound and lively masterpiece, depicting a bullring of passion and pulse. So powerful is the centrifugal force of bullfighting that the conscience seems to be sucked into the ritualistic maelstrom of struggle and death.
THE WINE
Sourced from one of the most revered terroirs of the entire Bordeaux, this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a remarkably generous wine. With an intense garnet-red robe, it emanates charming aromas of berries and more exotic fruits. A classic Right Bank blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, this wine effortlessly achieves the delicacy between acidity and tannins. Silky and flavoursome with warm spices on the palate, this elegant wine has a refreshing and long aftertaste.
Serving temperature: 16°C to 17°C
Decant 2 hours before serving
Drink now to 20 years
THE ART
Miquel Barceló, Tres Equis: La Suerte de Matar – 1990
Mixed media on canvas – 200 x 203 cm – © Atelier Barceló – 1990
Few subject-matters are as emblematic of Spain as bullfighting, a time-honoured tradition dating back to the prehistoric period. Drawing inspiration from his Majorcan and above all Spanish culture, Miquel Barceló created this profound and lively masterpiece, depicting a bullring of passion and pulse. So powerful is the centrifugal force of bullfighting that the conscience seems to be sucked into the ritualistic maelstrom of struggle and death.