Château Alcée

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend

9.127 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Will Stanley

Dark and alluring, the 2018 Chateau Alcée from Castillon is a modern, plush Bordeaux from winemaker Nicolas Thienpont. Sporting a sensual nose of boysenberry, plum, anise and black truffle, the palate is supple and generous with rich flavours of dark chocolate and coffee liqueur. The finish is quite dry with a tug of graphite and a touch of heat. I paid £22 for this wine though it’s significantly less expensive en primeur, and I certainly wouldn’t be disappointed with a case in the cellar.

Dark and alluring, the 2018 Chateau Alcée from Castillon is a modern, plush Bordeaux from winemaker Nicolas Thienpont. Sporting a sensual nose of boysenberry, plum, anise and black truffle, the palate is supple and generous with rich flavours of dark chocolate and coffee liqueur. The finish is quite dry with a tug of graphite and a touch of heat. I paid £22 for this wine though it’s significantly less expensive en primeur, and I certainly wouldn’t be disappointed with a case in the cellar.

1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2021
Frank Soldano

Deep rich color. Thick long lasting legs. Earthy bouquet with leather and coffee notes. Very drinkable. Chocolate and leather notes with an earthy finish. Very nice wine. More please!

Deep rich color. Thick long lasting legs. Earthy bouquet with leather and coffee notes. Very drinkable. Chocolate and leather notes with an earthy finish. Very nice wine. More please!

Sep 27th, 2024
Katya

Прекрасное вино, очень ароматное, лучше декантировать. На вкус умеренное во всем, очень приятное на запах, многослойное.

Прекрасное вино, очень ароматное, лучше декантировать. На вкус умеренное во всем, очень приятное на запах, многослойное.

Jun 23rd, 2024
J. Kim
8.8

Very smart construction but the process overrides the terroir. A bit overdone.

Very smart construction but the process overrides the terroir. A bit overdone.

Apr 30th, 2020
Bhuvana Husain

Dry red wine with a bit of plummy flavor

Dry red wine with a bit of plummy flavor

Dec 1st, 2019
Mark Seville

Fiund this a very drinkable Bordeaux.

Fiund this a very drinkable Bordeaux.

May 15th, 2016
Eric Chmiel

95 percent merlot, 5 percent cab franc. Jammy. Not much on the finish.

95 percent merlot, 5 percent cab franc. Jammy. Not much on the finish.

May 22nd, 2015
Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen had this 7 months ago

Jeroen had this 7 months ago

Apr 25th, 2024
Thijs Hendriks

Thijs had this 7 months ago

Thijs had this 7 months ago

Apr 25th, 2024
Hans Stockmann

Hans had this 7 months ago

Hans had this 7 months ago

Apr 25th, 2024