Red Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

A smooth, elegant wine…

Color:

Red

Vineyard:

Region: in the commune de Campugnan, near Blaye
Area under vine: 20 hectares, including 10 hectares in the AOP Bordeaux
Terroir: clay-limestone, facing the Gironde with southeast and southwest sun exposure
Grape varieties: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Viticulture: organic
Certifying organisation: Ecocert France S.A.S. F.32600 Isle Jourdain - FR-BIO-01

Winemaking:

Maceration: cold pre-fermentation maceration
Fermentation: the wine stays on the skins for 4 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
Ageing: in concrete vats

Tasting notes:

Colour: deep crimson
Nose: open, with overtones of black fruit, blackberry, prune and spice
Palate: smooth, elegant tannin provides good structure to complement the roundness. An overriding impression of richness and balance.
Serving temperature: 16 – 17 ° C.

Wine and food matches:

ideal with white meats, red meats and grilled meats

The 2010 vintage is particularly successful, powerful, with a firm tannin, deep. Grilled sirloin make a nice texture agreement.