Château Côtes de Blaignan Medoc Cru Bourgeois
WHY WE LOVE IT
Varietal Composition: 51% Merlot, 49% Cabernet-Sauvignon
Elaboration: The terroir is clay and limestone. After vinification, the wine is aged for 14 to 16 months in vats and barrels.
Tasting Notes: The wine has a deep color and a very fruity nose, with pronounced notes of blackcurrants and black cherries, accompanied by a hint of spice. The palate is full-bodied, revealing good structure and silky tannins.
PRESS
2016 – 91 Wine Enthusiast
2018 – 90 Wine Enthusiast
2020 – 90 Decanter
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Since 1870, the Francisco family has produced consistently high-quality wine at Château Côtes de Blaignan, in one of the world’s most famous red wine regions – the Medoc Peninsula and appellation. The estate is situated 60 km north of Bordeaux in the district of Ordonnac.
In 2010, Jean Francisco handed over management of the estate to his daughter Stéphanie and nephew Claude, the family’s fifth generation. They manage the 32-hectare vineyard with meticulous care and attention to detail, including frequent canopy management, carried out by hand, and careful sorting and selecting at the harvest.