Château du Roc - Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon - Rouge - 2016

Wine:

Rated 94/100 by our Selection Committee, the 2016 Red Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon is a model of what makes Bordeaux great. The nose opens on aromas of black fruits such as blackberry, plum, and a touch of delicate spices. The palate is splendid, echoing these perfumes in style, with present yet smooth tannins. A  remarkable bottle which deserves a light decanting before serving, that will pair beautifully with a piece of beef or a game terrine.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. De-stemming, no crushing. Fermentation for 20 days and maceration for 15 days with temperature control at 30° in wooden and concrete vats. Aged on lees for 4 to 6 months, with regular stirring of the lees, 35% in tuns for 12 months, 22.5% in barrels (25% new) for 14 months and the rest in wooden and concrete vats. Wine from Organic Agriculture, certified.

Color:

Deep red, almost black, with garnet reflections.

Nose:

Scents of fresh crushed black fruits mixed with notes of blue plum and blackberry and a touch of wood.

Palate:

With a beautiful amplitude, this wine with firm tannins has a palate filled with beautiful aromas!

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Game terrine, country pâté, piece of beef, lamb shoulder in herb crust, duck breast confit.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

Spectacular! Today, our selection takes you to the heart of the Bordeaux Right Bank at the prestigious estate of Château du Roc. On these lands which are organically farmed, Eric Prissette crafts wines with virtuosity and enchantment. 

We are pleased to offer you today his excellent 2016, an exclusivity for our Valap members!