La Cave d'Augustin FlorentBlaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux from the La Cave d'Augustin Florent
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux of La Cave d'Augustin Florent in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux of La Cave d'Augustin Florent in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, black currant or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
The Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux of La Cave d'Augustin Florent matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bobotie, veal blanquette à l'ancienne or vermicelli sautéed with peking duck.
Details and technical informations about La Cave d'Augustin Florent's Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux from La Cave d'Augustin Florent are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2015 and 2018.
Informations about the La Cave d'Augustin Florent
The La Cave d'Augustin Florent is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 140 wines for sale in the of Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux
Right bank of the Gironde facing the Médoc (45 km north of Bordeaux) on hills overlooking the estuary: signature Merlot reigns in reds (~85%) — round and fruity with ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, red fruits and a spicy touch, coated tannins and aromatic breadth. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec complement. Ageing 5-15 years. Some dry Sauvignon-Sémillon whites.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Thinning out
Operation consisting in eliminating the suckers that grow on the vine stocks.
