Winery ColruytBois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes 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 Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux from the Winery Colruyt
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux of Winery Colruyt in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux
The Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux of Winery Colruyt matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, veal chop normandy style or duck with orange.
Details and technical informations about Winery Colruyt's Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes 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 Bois des Brandes Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux from Winery Colruyt are 2016, 2011, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Colruyt
The Winery Colruyt is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 50 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: Alcooleux
Said of a wine dominated by the presence of alcohol.
