Château Les Graves de Viaud

Côtes de Bourg Red Bordeaux Blend

9.011 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Côtes de Bourg, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2015 vintage. As I am moving to Bordeaux (and more precisely Bourg sur Gironde) it makes sense to dig a bit deeper in the Côtes de Bourg appellation. It's not the most renowned part of Bordeaux, even with one pricey superstar (Roc des Cambes). But wow, did this one exceed my expectations! The estate has an ancient history, but up to 1993 the grapes were sold to a local co-operative. The present owner Philippe Betschart moved the estate since 2010 into organic and biodynamical farming. This "Terroir" is a somewhat atypical blend (65% of both Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, with the remainder Merlot) for the region where Merlot is king. More black than red fruit in the nose (cassis, blackberry) with some tobacco and a discrete licorice touch. In the mouth it has amazing elegance. The 14% alcohol go unnoticed, the fruit is bright and lively and the tannins velvety. This has class and depth for the price range (under 20 euros). Highly recommended.

2015 vintage. As I am moving to Bordeaux (and more precisely Bourg sur Gironde) it makes sense to dig a bit deeper in the Côtes de Bourg appellation. It's not the most renowned part of Bordeaux, even with one pricey superstar (Roc des Cambes). But wow, did this one exceed my expectations! The estate has an ancient history, but up to 1993 the grapes were sold to a local co-operative. The present owner Philippe Betschart moved the estate since 2010 into organic and biodynamical farming. This "Terroir" is a somewhat atypical blend (65% of both Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, with the remainder Merlot) for the region where Merlot is king. More black than red fruit in the nose (cassis, blackberry) with some tobacco and a discrete licorice touch. In the mouth it has amazing elegance. The 14% alcohol go unnoticed, the fruit is bright and lively and the tannins velvety. This has class and depth for the price range (under 20 euros). Highly recommended.

Nov 16th, 2020
Chris Sowick

Garagiste Selection. $19.76. Smooth tannins. Chocolate tones.

Garagiste Selection. $19.76. Smooth tannins. Chocolate tones.

Dec 1st, 2023
Helen Anderson

2015 Red Bordeaux wine, great value for a superior wine.

2015 Red Bordeaux wine, great value for a superior wine.

May 4th, 2020
Sylvie Albouy

Accompagne tres bien la planche charcuterie fromage :)

Accompagne tres bien la planche charcuterie fromage :)

Oct 15th, 2014
Nicolas Millérioux

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