Château La Gamaye - Cuvée Distinction 2018
Bordeaux
Red
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
"Numbered cuvée, produced only in certain vintages".
"Hand-harvested, fully vinified and aged for 18 months in barrels, everything has been thought out to create a complex, fragrant wine. On the nose, black fruits mingle with spices. These aromas (blackcurrant and pepper) also evolve on the fine, chiselled palate, with elegant tannins that stretch out well on the finish. A cuvée that does not lack distinction, nor potential ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
Features
Estate
Château La Gamaye
Cuvée
Cuvée Distinction
Vintage
2018
Designation
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
100% Merlot
Terroirs
Clay-limestone
Viticulture
In organic conversion
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation under controlled temperatures (8°C) to promote fruit extraction. Delestage carried out in the middle of alcoholic fermentation.
Breeding
10 months in concrete tanks and 18 months in oak barrels
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark ruby
Nose
Very spicy, on black fruits
Mouth
Fine, chiselled, silky, elegant tannins provide good length
Serve
AT 15-16°C
Open
Aerate in advance for recent vintages and decant if necessary.
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2029
Guard
10 years or more
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with leg of lamb, duck legs, game, etc.
Château La Gamaye
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Hand-harvested, fully vinified and aged for 18 months in barrels, everything has been thought out to create a complex, fragrant wine. On the nose, black fruits mingle with spices. These aromas (blackcurrant and pepper) also evolve on the fine, chiselled palate, with elegant tannins that stretch out well on the finish. A cuvée that does not lack distinction, nor potential.
About the domain :
Winegrowers for 6 generations, the Bourceau family has been represented by Wilfried since 2017. This young winemaker, sensitive to ecological issues, decided a year later to convert the entire operation to organic farming.
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. LAURENT C. Published on 22/04/2024
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Note and review by M. MICHEL D. Published on 03/04/2022
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Note and review by M. TOM V. Published on 28/06/2021
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