Château de BelcierB de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Malbec 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 B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux from the Château de Belcier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château de Belcier 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 B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château de Belcier in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of pepper, cedar or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
The B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château de Belcier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, lamb confit with new potatoes or duck aiguillettes.
Details and technical informations about Château de Belcier's B de Belcier Castillon - 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 B de Belcier Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux from Château de Belcier are 2016, 2010, 2014
Informations about the Château de Belcier
The Château de Belcier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Bordeaux right bank east of Saint-Émilion: signature Merlot as king red (~75%) - fleshy and fruity with notes of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red fruits, undergrowth and a touch of spice, round tannins and signature velvet. Perfumed Cabernet Franc and structuring Cabernet Sauvignon in support. A style close to Saint-Émilion at an accessible price. AOC (2009, Côtes de Bordeaux), ~2,300 ha over 9 communes, clay-limestone on plateau and gravel, ageing 5-12 years.
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: Metis (grape variety)
A grape variety resulting from the crossing of two varieties of the same species. For example, pinotage (a South African grape variety) is the result of crossing pinot noir and cinsault.
