Winery Jean-Pierre MoueixCôtes de Castillon
Red wine
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 Castillon from the Winery Jean-Pierre Moueix
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes de Castillon of Winery Jean-Pierre Moueix in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Côtes de Castillon
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes de Castillon
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes de Castillon
The Côtes de Castillon of Winery Jean-Pierre Moueix matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), escalope cordon bleu or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Pierre Moueix's Côtes de Castillon.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Informations about the Winery Jean-Pierre Moueix
The Winery Jean-Pierre Moueix is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 79 wines for sale in the of Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Bordeaux right bank east of Saint-Émilion: signature Merlot as king red (~75%) - fleshy and fruity with notes of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red fruits, undergrowth and a touch of spice, round tannins and signature velvet. Perfumed Cabernet Franc and structuring Cabernet Sauvignon in support. A style close to Saint-Émilion at an accessible price. AOC (2009, Côtes de Bordeaux), ~2,300 ha over 9 communes, clay-limestone on plateau and gravel, ageing 5-12 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: Sweet
Wine with a slightly sickening sweetness.
