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CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX AOC
Domaine de l'A
APPELLATION
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC
GRAPE VARIETIES
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
WINEMAKERS
Stéphane Derenoncourt
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol
13.5%
2016
93POINTS
Wine Spectator
MARCH 2019
2015
92POINTS
Wine Spectator
MARCH 2018
Situated in Castillon appellation, Domaine de l’A was created in 1999 by Christine Derenoncourt, wine grower of Bordeaux and Stephane, wine grower and internationally recognized consultant. Both free thinkers, Domaine de l’A is a culmination of their ideas on vine growing and how to best reveal the identity their terroir. Domaine de l’A became over the past years one of the major reference of Côtes de Bordeaux.
TERROIR NOTESThe vines in this 10.5 hectare vineyard average 40 years, with a planting density of 6000 vines/hectare, and yield of 36 hl/ha.
WINEMAKINGA selection of plots within plots are hand harvested from October 7th–18th. Grape sorting in the vineyard and cellar, before de-stemming.
Thirty days of vatting followed by malolactic fermentation both in vats and in barrels.
The wine is aged in barrels (40% new, 60% one year) for 18 months.
TASTING NOTESProminent aromas of black cherry, cassis and plum lead to tobacco and baking spice with a touch of chocolate, menthol and minerals. An elegant, velvety palate, both refined and balanced with a freshness and long finish.
This wine is best served with the mythic Steak Frites, but will also be perfect with boeuf bourguignon, braised duck with mushrooms and strong cheeses.
