Château Kalon NodozCuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg
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 Cuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg from the Château Kalon Nodoz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg of Château Kalon Nodoz in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg
The Cuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg of Château Kalon Nodoz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, veal paupiettes with mushrooms or duck legs with honey.
Details and technical informations about Château Kalon Nodoz's Cuvée Vieilles Vigne 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 Cuvée Vieilles Vigne Côtes de Bourg from Château Kalon Nodoz are 2012, 0
Informations about the Château Kalon Nodoz
The Château Kalon Nodoz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Grand Cru
In Burgundy, the fourth and final level of classification (above the regional, communal and premier cru appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited plots of land (the climats) whose name alone constitutes the appellation. The climats classified as Grand Cru are 32 in the Côte d'Or plus one in Chablis which is divided into 7 distinct climats. Representing barely 1.5% of the production, the Grand Crus are the aristocracy of Burgundy wines.
