| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Here is another example of why some of the best value picks, especially from limestone soils in 2003, can offer not only longevity, but delicious drinking. Owned by Stephan von Neipperg, yields in 2003 were 28 hectoliters per hectare, and the final blend was 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Copious notes of white chocolate, espresso roast, black currants and sweet kirsch jump from the glass of this exotic, spicy, fully mature, delicious, round, complex Cotes de Castillon. Consultant Stephane Derenoncourt said that the natural alcohol was 14%. Drink this beauty over the next several years. Drink 2014-2017
Aromas of blackberry, spices, chocolate and meat follow through to a full-bodied palate with lost of juicy fruit. Luscious finish. Georgeous. This estate has a new winery, but the clay soil of the vineyards really helped. Best after 2009.
This wine has always seemed dramatically superior to its appellation and in 2003, grown on limestone, it is a powerful wine: Merlot with 20 per cent Cabernet Franc. Superripe mulberry notes with fine tannins underneath. Opulent.
This large (120+ acres) vineyard planted on limestone and clay soils is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, the 2003 was produced from yields of 28 hectoliters per hectare. It exhibits a dense purple color as well as a big, sweet nose of scorched earth, blackberries, underbrush, cherries, and smoke. Layered, opulent, powerful, and rich, with its tannin character well-hidden by abundant fruit, it should drink well for 10-12 years. It is another example of this backwater appellation producing a wine that transcends its pedigree.
Sweet currant, cranberry, and cherry scents are followed by a dense ruby/purple-colored, medium-bodied wine. A lovely texture, ripe tannin, and plenty of black fruits result in an attractive, delicious savory claret to drink over the next 5-6 years.
One of the many up and coming estates from the Cotes de Castillon, this large property is owned by Stephan von Neipperg, who makes the wine with the assistance of hot-shot winemaking guru Stephane Derenoncourt. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2003 boasts a deep saturated ruby/purple color along with sweet black currant fruit intermixed with notes of high class cigar tobacco, espresso roast, and new oak. Fleshy and rich, this potential sleeper of the vintage should drink well for 10-12 years.
Gorgeous. Aromas of blackberry, spice, chocolate and meat. Full bodied, with lots of juicy fruit. Luscious finish.
Wow! This is really impressive now, with berry, currant and mineral. Full-bodied, with a wonderful core of fruit with superfine tannins and fabulous length. Unbelievable for this estate.
