Château Falfas Côtes de Bourg AOC 2019 375ml

Wine Description for Château Falfas Côtes de Bourg AOC 2019 375ml by Château Falfas

Colour & Appearance

Luminous cherry red in the half bottle.

Nose

A wild, expressive opening full of breed and character: Alongside juicy wild cherry, raspberry, redcurrant and cassis, delicate smoky notes emerge, accompanied by warm leather and subtle freshly grated cinnamon. Given some air, complex nuances of bergamot, lavender, juniper, roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate come to the fore, carried by a cool, metallic freshness.

Palate

Gripping and powerfully structured on the attack. The noticeable tannin is integrated to perfection, balanced by a cool graphite note and an invigorating acidity. On the palate, the wine sheds its rustic undertones, presenting itself surprisingly delicate, linear and with tremendous drive.

Finish

Long-lasting and focused. The intricate, slightly tart berry fruit lingers on the palate for a long time together with a fine bergamot note.

Terroir & Origin

Grown on the steep slopes above the Gironde estuary in the Côtes de Bourg appellation. Here, the vines are rooted in a foundation of limestone and clay, interspersed with flinty silex.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic Right Bank cuvée composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Vinification takes place with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, followed by 11 to 14 months of ageing in barriques (30% new oak). Bottled unfiltered.

Food Pairings

Classic alongside côte de bœuf with matchstick fries and sauce béarnaise or tender braised ox cheeks with creamed savoy cabbage. Also surprises when paired with a vegetarian lukewarm bulgur salad with artichokes and rocket.

Particularities

Pioneering work in Bordeaux: Château Falfas has been cultivated strictly biodynamically since 1988. The 375ml bottle provides the perfect dose of this untamed, complex elixir.