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Bordeaux · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Bordeaux
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · game · aged cheeses · grilled meats · dishes with rich sauces

Rated vintages

  • 201288 pts

    This is a fruity, juicy wine that shows great tropical and citrus fruits. It is rich, but balanced with herbaceousness and fine, fresh acidity. It has a tangy texture that gives a good bite to the finish.

  • 201184 pts

    This wood-aged wine bases its smooth character on firm tannins as much as fruit. It has concentration, firm extraction and a hard edge.

  • 201085 pts

    A black currant-dominated wine, with a stalky, herbal series of flavors along with a positive juicy, fruit-forward character. The tannins are firmly dry with some smoky spice at the end.

  • 200685 pts

    A fresh style, showing crisp black currant flavors, acidity, a touch of licorice and a layer of dry tannin. Attractive, spicy finish.

  • 200587 pts

    A structured, firm wine showing a great balance of red fruits, dry Bordeaux-style tannins and a freshly jammy texture. For a branded Bordeaux, it has both quality and elegance.