Château Siffle MerleBlaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Malbec.
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 - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge from the Château Siffle Merle
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge of Château Siffle Merle 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 Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge of Château Siffle Merle in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of leather, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
The Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge of Château Siffle Merle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fashion, tournedos rossini with port sauce or venison leg in casserole.
Details and technical informations about Château Siffle Merle's Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge.
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 - Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge from Château Siffle Merle are 2015, 2014, 2011, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Château Siffle Merle
The Château Siffle Merle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Thick
Said of a heavy, pasty wine lacking in finesse.
