Château PeyrouMerlot Côtes 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 Merlot Côtes de Castillon from the Château Peyrou
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot Côtes de Castillon of Château Peyrou in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot Côtes de Castillon
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot Côtes de Castillon
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot Côtes de Castillon
The Merlot Côtes de Castillon of Château Peyrou matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef coarse salt, old-fashioned pork roll or cassoulet of the sea.
Details and technical informations about Château Peyrou's Merlot 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 Château Peyrou
The Château Peyrou is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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.
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