Héritage de Le Boscq 2013 - Second vin du Château Le Boscq
Bordeaux
Red
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Second vin du Château Le Boscq, Héritage dispose de tous les atouts du grand vin : un terroir remarquable, une viticulture soignée, un équipement modèle. Souple, fruité et finement tannique Héritage de Le Boscq exprime toutes les typicités de son terroir, et peut s’apprécier dès sa jeunesse.
Features
Estate
Château Le Boscq
Cuvée
Héritage de Le Boscq
Vintage
2013
Designation
Saint-Estèphe
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
67% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
18 m high ridge composed of Garonne gravel
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
in small, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks,
Breeding
in oak barrels, on fine lees (of which 5% new)
Alcohol content
12.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby robe
Nose
spicy, with notes of ripe bell pepper
Mouth
powerful and juicy with good acidity and freshness
Serve
at 16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with roast beef, lamb chops, chili con carne...
Château Le Boscq
Saint-Estèphe
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Estate rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (A serious, commendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Owned by Les vignobles Dourthe since 1995, they are passionate about developing the 18 hectares located at the northernmost point of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Frédéric Bonnafous and his team produce elegant, distinctive wines on very clayey soils, planted with 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine rated (2017 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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