2018 vintage. Another spectacular value from the Côtes de Bordeaux, this time from Blaye. From 79 hectares of vines on sandy gravel soils. A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet sauvignon and 5% Malbec. Again I feel sorry for owner Jean François Reaud that he has to sell such a good wine at silly prices (4,95 euro consumer price!). Even at twice the price it would be great value. Subtle nose with ripe black (blueberries, cassis) and red fruits (raspberry) with a subtle floral touch. The taste is amazingly elegant, the fruit is fresh and crisp, with a good soft tannic backbone, some complexity, moderate alcohol (abv. 13%) and very good length. Extraordinary value. Vignobles Gabriel & co.
2018 vintage. Another spectacular value from the Côtes de Bordeaux, this time from Blaye. From 79 hectares of vines on sandy gravel soils. A blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet sauvignon and 5% Malbec. Again I feel sorry for owner Jean François Reaud that he has to sell such a good wine at silly prices (4,95 euro consumer price!). Even at twice the price it would be great value. Subtle nose with ripe black (blueberries, cassis) and red fruits (raspberry) with a subtle floral touch. The taste is amazingly elegant, the fruit is fresh and crisp, with a good soft tannic backbone, some complexity, moderate alcohol (abv. 13%) and very good length. Extraordinary value. Vignobles Gabriel & co.
Oct 18th, 2020
Hey Cellar Rat Wine of the week January 4, 2019. Outstanding. Both Max and I really liked it. Medium body but very flavorful with spicy finish. Notes of good wine. :-)
Hey Cellar Rat Wine of the week January 4, 2019. Outstanding. Both Max and I really liked it. Medium body but very flavorful with spicy finish. Notes of good wine. :-)
Mar 21st, 2019
Younger son’s birthday vintage. First future to arrive. Took about 30 min to open up. Very approachable now once open. look 10/10 smell 9/10 taste 18/20 future 9/10. Overall 46/50. Really nice
Younger son’s birthday vintage. First future to arrive. Took about 30 min to open up. Very approachable now once open. look 10/10 smell 9/10 taste 18/20 future 9/10. Overall 46/50. Really nice
Apr 15th, 2018
Côtes de Blaye, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
