Château de CastetsBordeaux
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Bordeaux
The Bordeaux of Château de Castets matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, veal shoulder with cream and tarragon or spanish omelette (tortilla auténtica).
Details and technical informations about Château de Castets's 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 Bordeaux from Château de Castets are 0
Informations about the Château de Castets
The Château de Castets is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Premières Côtes de Blaye to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Premières Côtes de Blaye
Bordeaux right bank facing the Médoc (Gironde estuary): signature Merlot as the royal red (~70%) — fleshy and fruity with notes of cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red fruits and a hint of sweet spice, round tannins and velvety indulgence, signature accessibility. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc add structure. Sauvignon, Sémillon and Muscadelle in fresh dry whites. AOC (1938, merged into Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux in 2008), clay-limestone hillsides.
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: Rosé de saignée
A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.
