The Château le Calvaire of Bordeaux Supérieur of Bordeaux

Château le Calvaire
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This estate is part of the Cheval Quancard.
It is ranked in the top 159 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Bordeaux Supérieur in the region of Bordeaux

The Château le Calvaire is one of the best wineries to follow in Bordeaux Supérieur.. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Bordeaux Supérieur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Château le Calvaire wines

Looking for the best Château le Calvaire wines in Bordeaux Supérieur among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château le Calvaire wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château le Calvaire wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château le Calvaire

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château le Calvaire

How Château le Calvaire wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, stuffed quails or mixed paella valenciana.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château le Calvaire

On the nose the red wine of Château le Calvaire. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, leather or pepper. In the mouth the red wine of Château le Calvaire. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château le Calvaire

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château le Calvaire.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Bordeaux Supérieur

Bordeaux Supérieur is an appellation level applied to wines produced in the Generic area of the Bordeaux PDO. They are produced from the classic Bordeaux Grape varieties. The reds are, as the name suggests, intended to be a slightly "superior" form of the standard Bordeaux AOC wines. They are therefore heavily based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Some wines may feature the "lost child" of Bordeaux, Carménère. Small quantities of white wine are produced. However, as the wines must be Sweet, this does not represent a level of quality as is the case for the red designation. These wines are generally made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Some blends may include Muscadelle, Ugni Blanc and Merlot Blanc. Similarly, the Graves Supérieures appellation is specific to sweet white wines. Only two French wine regions have adopted the concept of having a "superior" level for their appellations. The other is Beaujolais.

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Discover the grape variety: Muscat Ottonel

Muscat Ottonel has the character of a grape variety with a distant lineage. It was first obtained in 1839 and continues to be planted in nearly 2,000 hectares of vineyards around the world. It shows good vigour and promises satisfactory production, of the order of 6 kilos per vine. The bunches, which are rather loose, are quite large, bearing berries with a strong character. A pleasantly musky flavour and a lot of juice characterize the pulp, protected by a medium skin. The bluish-black skin contributes to the exceptional beauty of the vineyards at harvest time. The size of the ellipsoidal berries is another argument in favor of Muscat Ottonel, which is also known as Muscat Ottone or Muscadet Ottonel. Resin, toast, honey and wild flowers are all present in the wines made from this variety. If the foliage, which turns yellow in autumn, is one of its charms, remember to protect the fruit from grey rot and coulure.

News about Château le Calvaire and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Velouté

Said of a wine that is soft and caressing in the mouth.

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