Château Haut LouilleauBlaye Cotes 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 Cotes de Bordeaux from the Château Haut Louilleau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux of Château Haut Louilleau in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
The Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux of Château Haut Louilleau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, roast veal with black olives or deer jig.
Details and technical informations about Château Haut Louilleau's Blaye Cotes 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 Cotes de Bordeaux from Château Haut Louilleau are 2012, 2014, 2015, 2013
Informations about the Château Haut Louilleau
The Château Haut Louilleau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Wort
Juice before fermentation, still loaded with sugar.
