Château Roquevieille
Côtes de Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend
Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
I had to remove this gem from my wine fridge to make room for some new additions. This wine was a pleasant surprise. It had great black cherry, herb, boysenberry, beet and plum on the tongue. I also got some coffee and cigar box notes followed by waves of acidity. This wine is a #qprsuperstar @Ted Corvey a must buy.
I had to remove this gem from my wine fridge to make room for some new additions. This wine was a pleasant surprise. It had great black cherry, herb, boysenberry, beet and plum on the tongue. I also got some coffee and cigar box notes followed by waves of acidity. This wine is a #qprsuperstar @Ted Corvey a must buy.
Aug 3rd, 2016
The last of the Total Wine world tour is a right bank Bordeaux that is a 70-15-15 Merlot-Cab Franc-Cab Sauv blend. The Côtes-de-Castillon AOC was originated in 1936 and enjoyed protected designation of origin until 2009 ; it is now of a geographical name within the appellation Côtes de Bordeaux. Paired this with an unctuous risotto for Christmas Eve and was not disappointed, especially at the excellent price point. ~$14 | #totalwine #bordeaux
On the eyes: Brick-brown with orange rim, bright with light stain, med legs. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Cocoa nibs and overripe plum with a hint of mint, med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body. Plum, coffee, cola, and oak. Not too complex, med finish. Nice table wine.
The last of the Total Wine world tour is a right bank Bordeaux that is a 70-15-15 Merlot-Cab Franc-Cab Sauv blend. The Côtes-de-Castillon AOC was originated in 1936 and enjoyed protected designation of origin until 2009 ; it is now of a geographical name within the appellation Côtes de Bordeaux. Paired this with an unctuous risotto for Christmas Eve and was not disappointed, especially at the excellent price point. ~$14 | #totalwine #bordeaux
On the eyes: Brick-brown with orange rim, bright with light stain, med legs. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Cocoa nibs and overripe plum with a hint of mint, med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body. Plum, coffee, cola, and oak. Not too complex, med finish. Nice table wine.
Medium body (for a Bordeaux), vanilla, not plumby the way many similar priced Bordeaux's are
Medium body (for a Bordeaux), vanilla, not plumby the way many similar priced Bordeaux's are
Nov 1st, 2015
Medium bodied and kinda fresh with nice tannins
Medium bodied and kinda fresh with nice tannins
Oct 4th, 2014
