Château Merigot - Côtes de Bourg 2021
Bordeaux
Red
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
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90/100
James Suckling
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Médaille d'Or
Challenge International du Vin
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Médaille d'Or
Concours Féminalise
"A novelty that quickly made the TOP sales list!
"This gravel merlot offers structure, volume and excellent balance. On this fresh vintage, it remains full-bodied, with silky tannins and a dynamic finish. Enjoy with Provençal stew or roast beef". (Guide Hachette - Edition 2024) - This Côtes de Bourg offers TOP value for money, and has been acclaimed by our team of buyers!
Features
Estate
Château Merigot
Vintage
2021
Designation
Côtes de Bourg
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
90% Merlot, 10% Malbec
Terroirs
Thick layer of red clay or gravel on a limestone substrate, overlooking the Gironde River
Viticulture
Certified High Environmental Value
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
In stainless steel vats at low temperature to preserve fruity aromas
Breeding
12 months in barrels
Alcohol content
12,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense black colour, shiny disk
Nose
Complex, aromatic notes of black fruit, cocoa, vanilla and spices
Mouth
Powerful, fresh attack, harmonious structure supported by silky tannins and fine amplitude. Lively finish with notes of red fruit and toast.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2033
Production
31,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck with olives, roast beef, cheese platter...
Château Merigot
Côtes de Bourg
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Cité (Vin réussi)
About the wine:
This gravel merlot offers structure, volume and excellent balance. In this fresh vintage, it remains full-bodied, with silky tannins and a dynamic finish. Enjoy with daube provençale or roast beef. 2026-2033
About the domain :
Dominique Raimond owns several châteaux in the Blayais and Bourgeais regions: Montfollet, one of the region's spearheads, Haut Lalande, Graulet, Merigot, Haut Grela and Puy d'Amour (13 ha organic). He is a member of the high-quality Cars cooperative (1937), renamed "Châteaux solidaires" in 2011, which vinifies separately the harvests of ten or so rigorously selected member châteaux.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100
About the wine:
A firm, dark red wine with aromas of dark chocolate, black plum and black bean. Medium-bodied, with chewy, slightly rustic tannins. Beautiful notes of chocolate and walnut on the finish. To be tried in 2024.
Challenge International du Vin
Wine rated (guide 2022) Gold Medal
Concours Mondial des Vins Féminalise
Wine rated (guide 2022) Gold Medal
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. PATRICK P. Published on 15/12/2024
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS S. Published on 08/11/2024
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Note and review by M. DIDIER C. Published on 30/09/2024
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