Château GigaultCuvée Viva 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.
The Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux of the Château Gigault is in the top 10 of wines of Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux from the Château Gigault
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Gigault 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 Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Gigault in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of iron, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux
The Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux of Château Gigault matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed peppers, veal with chestnut and pietra (corsican beer) or venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Château Gigault's Cuvée Viva 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 Cuvée Viva Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux from Château Gigault are 1999, 2005, 2016, 2015 and 2012.
Informations about the Château Gigault
The Château Gigault 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: Rough
A very astringent and somewhat coarse tannic wine.
