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Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon · Cabernet Franc
- Country
- France
- Region
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast red meat · lamb · aged cheeses · marinated dishes · grilled meats
Rated vintages
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201491 pts
This ripe and spicy wine from the Dop family's 27 acres offers layers of black fruits. It has a concentrated texture and a firm structure that is juicy while dense. With this richness, the wine will develop into a smooth and generous wine. Drink from 2019.
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201383 pts
A jammy character to this wine jars with the dry tannins. It is extracted, with a firm, bitter character. A Châteaux Solidaires wine.
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201287 pts
The mix of spice and fruit gives a ripe feel and shows good potential. With 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, it has a juicy backdrop boosted by wood-aging flavors. It needs to age, so drink from 2018. The estate has been in the Dop family for 150 years.