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Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
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Cotes de Castillon is one of my favorite sources of value in Bordeaux and this one is particularly nice, although it looks like this chateau exists only as a bed and breakfast after the 2008 vintage. The grapes from the 40 acre vineyard (70% merlot/30% cab franc) are now used for the Esprit de Pavie bottling from the owners of Chateau Pavie who also own this estate.
Cotes de Castillon is one of my favorite sources of value in Bordeaux and this one is particularly nice, although it looks like this chateau exists only as a bed and breakfast after the 2008 vintage. The grapes from the 40 acre vineyard (70% merlot/30% cab franc) are now used for the Esprit de Pavie bottling from the owners of Chateau Pavie who also own this estate.
Subdued, but well made. I got a LOT of red fruit, and cedar notes with pencil shavings, hay, caraway and slightly dry turned soil. Red clay, dried red flowers. I think this is more complex than the masses are giving it credit.
Subdued, but well made. I got a LOT of red fruit, and cedar notes with pencil shavings, hay, caraway and slightly dry turned soil. Red clay, dried red flowers. I think this is more complex than the masses are giving it credit.
Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France
