Winery BocquillonGrand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon
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 Grand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon from the Winery Bocquillon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon of Winery Bocquillon in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Grand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon
Pairings that work perfectly with Grand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon
Original food and wine pairings with Grand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon
The Grand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon of Winery Bocquillon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, veal escalope with lemon sauce or rabbit fillet with mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bocquillon's Grand Réserve du Château de l'Estang Côtes de Castillon.
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.
Informations about the Winery Bocquillon
The Winery Bocquillon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 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: Aragnan
A very rare white grape variety that can be found in the blends of the Palette appellation (Provence).
