Pourpre du Château de Barbe Côtes de Bourg

Vineyard:
Château de Barbe enjoys unrivaled conditions, located on a terrace overlooking the Gironde. This proximity to the Gironde creates a microclimate favorable to the cultivation of vines. The property contains 42 ha of Côtes de Bourg, 12 ha of Bordeaux and 13 ha of Bordeaux Supérieur. The Cuvée pourpre is a plot selection of 30-year-old vines, located on the top of the hillsides and facing due south.

Region: Bordeaux

Appellation: Côtes de Bourg AOP

Vintage: 2016

Color: Red

Capacity: 750ml

Grape variety:
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Packaging: Carton

Alcohol: 14

Taste Powerful, Full-bodied

Advice:
To be enjoyed with grilled meats, roast lamb or even with porcini mushrooms and duck dishes.

Tasting:
The nose is characterized by complex grilled and toasted notes, associated with spicier characters. Indeed, we find vanilla, hazelnut, which dominate while allowing the perception of the fairly powerful ripe fruit. The palate is just as expressive with a fleshy attack. There is a beautiful balance in the mid-palate showing power and character supported by a beautiful length.

Serving temperature: 16/17

Allergen: Sulfites

Information:
The information published above presents the current characteristics of the wine concerned. It is not specific to the vintage.