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Château Haut-Gelineau Côtes de Bourg

Château Haut-Gelineau

Côtes de Bourg · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Country
France
Region
Côtes de Bourg
Appellation
Côtes de Bourg
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas grelhadas · cordeiro assado · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 201587 pts

    The ripe fruit of the vintage is really apparent in this firm wine. Its tannins and spicy character are contrasted with balanced black currant fruit and acidity. It will need some time, so drink from 2019.

  • 201288 pts

    Ripe, ready to drink and fruity, this is an attractive, balanced wine. Black-currant flavors are given structure by the tannins in this 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc blend from 15 acres. The fresh acidity of the vintage is still there, giving a lively juicy aftertaste. Drink…

  • 201184 pts

    The wine does have fruit, but it is masked by strong burnt tannins from the wood aging. The acidity shows the possibility of red berry fruits appearing later.

  • 201084 pts

    Heavily dominated by wood aging, this wine should be showing its fruit by now, but isn't. It has bitterness, layers of spice and smoky wood. Only the aftertaste brings some freshness and acidity.