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Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

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Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot · Malbec
Country
France
Region
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Appellation
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · lamb · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201589 pts

    Produced from 90% Merlot and 10% Malbec, this wine is made by two young brothers. It is ripe and structured, still young of course, but with delicious ripely fruity potential. Black-currant and berry flavors are lifted by acidity and held firmly by the structure. Drink from 2019.

  • 201488 pts

    Vines situated close to the fortified citadel of Blaye have produced this bright and shiny 2014. With its clear red-berry fruits, black currants and acidity, it is immediately attractive. The tannins, a great support to the fruit, promise some aging. Drink now, or, better yet, w…

  • 201085 pts

    This is a wine for short-term aging. It is rich and juicy, deliciously fruity right now. Give it 2–3 years to enjoy its black fruits and fresh acidity.