Clos Maine GravereauCôtes de Bourg
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot 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 Côtes de Bourg from the Clos Maine Gravereau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes de Bourg of Clos Maine Gravereau in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes de Bourg
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes de Bourg
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes de Bourg
The Côtes de Bourg of Clos Maine Gravereau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, beef colombo bourguignon style or festive chinese fondue.
Details and technical informations about Clos Maine Gravereau's Côtes de Bourg.
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 Côtes de Bourg from Clos Maine Gravereau are 2010, 2009
Informations about the Clos Maine Gravereau
The Clos Maine Gravereau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Bourg to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Bourg
The "little Switzerland of the Gironde" on the right bank (north of Bordeaux facing the Médoc): signature Merlot reigns in reds — fleshy and gourmand with black cherry, blackberry, plum, blackcurrant and a sweet-spice touch, velvety tannins. Distinctive feature: Côt (Malbec), a renowned local grape giving colour, structure and personality — the only Bordeaux AOC to vinify it solo. Cabernet Sauvignon complements. Ageing 5-10 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: Primary (aromas)
Aromas characteristic of each grape variety, essentially fruity and floral.
