Château Bourdieu - Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux N°1 2019
Bordeaux
Red
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95/100
Decanter
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90-91/100
James Suckling
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90-92/100
Vinous
"Richness and generosity
"A velvety, juicy red with intense but polished tannins and a savory character of ripe fruit with hints of dried citrus. (James Suckling 2020). A Gem Bordeaux with excellent value for money that will find a place of choice in your cellar.
Features
Estate
Château Bourdieu
Cuvée
N°1
Vintage
2019
Designation
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 3% Malbec
Terroirs
Clay, limestone and gravel soils, 35-year-old vines
Viticulture
HVE 3 certified
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Parcel selection, long maceration of about 4 weeks in temperature-controlled vats, extraction by punching down.
Breeding
Long duration, partly in barrels, little racking and handling of the wine before bottling
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet with intense highlights
Nose
Expressive and complex, composed of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry) and fresh red fruit (strawberry, redcurrant), enhanced by toasty and vanilla notes.
Mouth
Rich, structured, full-bodied and ample thanks to its round, silky tannins
Serve
AT 18°C
Drink before
2025
Guard
4-5 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roasted red meats or in sauce, and strong cheeses.
Château Bourdieu
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Sélectionné (An estate or house that has won us over with one or more wines from its production, without us being able to give a general opinion on the style of the entire range)
Decanter
Rated 95/100
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated 90-92/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90-91/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
A velvety, juicy red with intense but polished tannins and a savory character of ripe fruit with hints of dried citrus. The tension brings a certain energy.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 72 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE S. Published on 23/11/2024
Disappointing, alcohol very present, no real balance
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Note and review by M. CHARLES ERIC D. Published on 20/08/2023
A good Bordeaux for the table when you don't know what to open, but a pleasure.
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Note and review by M. YVES D. Published on 02/07/2023
Excellent value for money
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE R. Published on 18/04/2023
95 Decanter... don't go overboard either. Wine at €9.50. Quality to match.
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Note and review by M. PATRICE B. Published on 28/07/2022
Unbeatable value for money. A very nice surprise indeed
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Note and review by Mme VIRGINIE B. Published on 24/02/2022
Black fruit aroma but too powerful for my taste lacks subtlety
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Note and review by M. FRANK S. Published on 30/10/2024
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Note and review by M. THIERRY J. Published on 24/10/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN YVES G. Published on 20/09/2024
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Note and review by M. PATRICK W. Published on 21/08/2024
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