Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Vinumlector

Château de Clotte Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:52:32 +0000

The vineyards around Chateau de Clotte may date back to the 13th century, while the chateau was built in 1782 by Mr. Roy de Clotte, after whom the estate is named. The current owner is Bruno Laporte, who purchased the chateau in 2002 and also owns a number of other properties in the area. The blend of 4 varieties in the 2016 vintage gives the wine complexity. Merlot brings aromas of red fruit and silky tannins. Cabernet Franc gives the wine a distinctive color and aroma of black fruit, while Cabernet Sauvignon balances with character and structure. Finally Malbec adds a hint of spice, which is enhanced by aging in oak barrels. VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec VINTAGE 2016 Download Tasting Note

Château Loumelat Cuvée J.J. Lesgourgues Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:11:59 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet color.

NOSE
Intense nose of fruit with a dominance of blackcurrant and blackberry. Notes of toast and vanilla from barrel aging.

PALATE
Pleasant mouth with an elegant tannic structure offering notes of black fruits and a toasted finish.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrels (33% new).

PAIRING
Will pair nicely with all kind of meats (prime rib, pork shank, roasted poultry), and perfumed cheeses, like goat cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Aging potential: 3 to 6 years.

RATINGS

3.8

Petit Picoron Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:07:10 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Medium ruby red.

NOSE
Aromatic bouquet of ripe red fruit, vanilla, spices and earth.

PALATE
On the palate, it has a juicy texture with flavors of blackberry, cherry, and a hint of pepper. The finish is long and smooth with a touch of oak, in perfect balance between strength and freshness.

AGEING
Aged with a hint of French oak and ready to drink now.

PAIRING
This wine is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables and hard cheeses.

RATINGS

3.9

Château Joanin Bécot Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC (Dragon edition)

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 28 May 2024 10:31:27 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
It reveals itself in the glass in dense purple, towards garnet on the edges, due to the age.

NOSE
Aromas of red and black fruits with a nice freshness seduce with hints of mulberry, blueberry, black currant and blackberry.

PALATE
Château Joanin Bécot is a gourmet wine, with lots of roundness and sweetness. The tannins are fine, velvety and elegant.

PAIRING
Ideal with grilled red meats, hard cheeses such as Vieux Comté and desserts made with dark chocolate.

RATINGS

90-91pts

90pts

3.8

Seigneurs D’Aiguilhe Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux (Château d’Aiguilhe 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 01 May 2020 04:32:08 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby/purple colour.

NOSE
This second wine from Château d’Aiguilhe offers a ripe and fragrant nose, with notes of black fruit.

PALATE
On the palate, it is linear, with smooth tannins, a rich structure, and lovely spicy notes. The black fruit aromas and juicy acidity balance the full-bodied character, creating a wine with great potential.

AGEING
Aging for 15 to 20 months in oak barrels (up to 80% new).

PAIRING
Best enjoyed after a short decanting, this wine lends itself to all meats in sauce or roasted, such as a nice rib of beef or even veal chops with thyme. Try it also with a juicy hamburger stuffed with cheese or a pasta Bolognese.

RATINGS

90pts

3.9

Château Paret Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:04:11 +0000

Running along the edge of the Saint-Emilion appellation, this vineyard is owned by the Fauchey family, who have been making wine in the Bordeaux area since the 17th century. The estate, until the second world war, made mostly white wine for the army. Today though, the vineyard is mostly planted with merlot, the grape best suited to the climate and soil of the domain. VARIETALS 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note