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Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend

9.269 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Côtes De Bordeaux, 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
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Another bottle. Still great! Can’t think of a better house red. Freaking delicious for around $30. Has pedigree. Will go with a steak. Very serious wine but also worthy of a mindless 7pm Monday evening

Another bottle. Still great! Can’t think of a better house red. Freaking delicious for around $30. Has pedigree. Will go with a steak. Very serious wine but also worthy of a mindless 7pm Monday evening

2 people found it helpfulApr 20th, 2021
Peter Zandbergen

The four extra years compared to yesterday's bottle doesn't hurt

The four extra years compared to yesterday's bottle doesn't hurt

1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2023
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.5

This gets the score because of the value. Pop and pour. Uber clean... le pin roots in Castillon. Unbelievable value. 90% merlot. Ripe, plump and delicious yet still very Bordeaux and fresh. Highly highly recommended

This gets the score because of the value. Pop and pour. Uber clean... le pin roots in Castillon. Unbelievable value. 90% merlot. Ripe, plump and delicious yet still very Bordeaux and fresh. Highly highly recommended

1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2020
Hans Stockmann

Hans had this 7 years ago

Hans had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2019
Jeroen Koenen

Too young

Too young

Jul 25th, 2026
Jan A
9.2

This was decanted 24 hours upfront. Needs another 5 years. Very young. The 2016 is drinking nicely right now and the 2019 is in the beginning of it's drinking window. Rated for future potential 92-94.

This was decanted 24 hours upfront. Needs another 5 years. Very young. The 2016 is drinking nicely right now and the 2019 is in the beginning of it's drinking window. Rated for future potential 92-94.

Jul 25th, 2026
Thijs Hendriks

92-93

Apr 25th, 2026
Alexandre Pagliano

Consistent with prior bottles, excellent wine.

Consistent with prior bottles, excellent wine.

Apr 17th, 2026
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2018 vintage. Last tasted 6.11.24 (9.3), 2.18.22 (9.2) and 10.20.21 (9.2). Just getting better and better. From the peeps that deliver Le Pin and L'If. Absolutely shredding for the QPR. Picking it up at under $30 USD a btl. Unavailable locally so hadda undergo a quest/journey to pick up a decent amount. Quest/journey is about to start yet again...04.15.25.

2018 vintage. Last tasted 6.11.24 (9.3), 2.18.22 (9.2) and 10.20.21 (9.2). Just getting better and better. From the peeps that deliver Le Pin and L'If. Absolutely shredding for the QPR. Picking it up at under $30 USD a btl. Unavailable locally so hadda undergo a quest/journey to pick up a decent amount. Quest/journey is about to start yet again...04.15.25.

Apr 16th, 2025
Ruud Verhagen

91+

Mar 16th, 2025