Vineyard: On the right bank of the Gironde, the Château de Barbe extends over 66 ha, including 42 ha in Côtes de Bourg, on the clay-limestone hillsides. Dating from the 14th century, it has belonged to the Richard family since 1993. Merlot dominates the grape varieties. Bordeaux classicism, nuanced by the personality of the terroir and enhanced by the work of the winemaker, produces well-structured wines Region: Bordeaux Appellation: Côtes de Bourg AOP Vintage: 2016 Color: Red Capacity: 750ml Grape variety: 80% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Packaging: Carton Alcohol: 14 Taste: Powerful and Full-bodied Advice: Serve it around 16°C with red meats, grilled meats and poultry. Tasting: This wine offers a rich and engaging nose of ripe black fruits, stone fruits, cocoa, with slightly spicy notes. A full, warm and fleshy mouth is carried by intense but silky-grained tannins. Serving temperature: 16 Allergen: Sulfites Information: The information published above presents the current characteristics of the wine concerned. It is not specific to the vintage. |