Château GravelinesAliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec 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 Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge from the Château Gravelines
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge of Château Gravelines in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge
The Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge of Château Gravelines matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), veal shank in a pot au feu with star anise or rabbit fillet with mustard.
Details and technical informations about Château Gravelines's Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Aliénor Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge from Château Gravelines are 2014, 2012, 2011, 2015 and 2010.
Informations about the Château Gravelines
The Château Gravelines is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Bordeaux
Unified Bordeaux AOC (2009) gathering 4 right-bank denominations: Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon, Francs. Signature Merlot dominant in red: supple, accessible reds with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa, undergrowth and an herbaceous touch, round tannins and a moreish palate — everyday Bordeaux with excellent value for money. Peppery Cabernet Franc, firm Cabernet Sauvignon complete. Cadillac in botrytised off-dry/sweet (honey, apricot).
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: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
