Fifth assembly of the Narbona Blend line.

 44.5% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc and 14.5% Tannat. An annual edition that reflects the best of the harvest.

 Blend 005 is the fifth blend in the Narbona Blend line. The concept behind this line is to create annual editions by combining different grape varieties that contribute the best of each year, also allowing for the expression of different winemaking and aging styles.

 Composition
 • 44.5% Merlot
 • 41% Cabernet Franc
 • 14.5% Tannat

 Winemaking
 The Merlot and Cabernet Franc undergo pre-fermentation maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at temperatures of 26–30 °C, with daily open pump-overs until the end of fermentation. The grapes come from lot 7, which produces wines with abundant fruit and sweet tannins.

 Tannat ferments between 24°C and 28°C in oak foudres, with exclusively fermentative maceration. The lees are stirred for a month until the next racking.

 Breeding
 Part of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend is aged in barrels and part in stainless steel tanks. The Tannat is aged entirely in foudres. The final blend is made after the wines have been clarified and refined.

 Tasting notes
 Deep purple in color. The nose is dominated by notes of fig syrup and sweet spices like clove. On the palate, it has a dense entry, with tannins of a chalky texture, juicy and supported by high acidity. Persistent, with a long finish.

 Technical data
 Alcohol: 14.5%

 Pairing
 Ideal with appetizers of brie cheese and figs, blue cheese or parmesan, and meats.

 Origin
 Narbona Winery – Uruguay