le Chevalier Côtes de Bourg AOC 2016 1500ml

Wine description for le Chevalier Côtes de Bourg AOC 2016 1500ml Magnum from Château Falfas

Character

A quiet monument to deceleration. From the outstanding 2016 vintage and presented in the generous magnum format, this wine presents itself as a profound, characterful counterpoint to industrialised Bordeaux. It captivates with vibrant freshness, aristocratic structure and finely woven, mature tannins – a wine of great inner balance that eschews fashionable cosmetics and possesses remarkable ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

The vines flourish on historically significant soil: The south-facing slopes above the Gironde estuary in the Côtes de Bourg appellation were already prized for their quality in the 14th century. The subsoil of limestone and clay, interspersed with flint, lends the wine its mineral tension and depth. Château Falfas is an ecological pioneer of the region: as early as 1988, Véronique Cochran converted the estate entirely to biodynamic viticulture.

Grape Variety & Vinification

This classic cuvée of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc comes from vines up to 75 years old, which yield extremely low crops. In the cellar, the approach is consistently one of artisanal minimalism: fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. As the house’s top cuvée, “Le Chevalier” matures patiently for 22 months in new French oak barrels and is finally bottled unfiltered to preserve the pristine identity of the terroir.

Food Pairing Suggestions

In the magnum bottle, this wine is the natural star of festive occasions. It calls for equally honest, artisanal cuisine and harmonises perfectly with pink roasted lamb loin with herb crust, a classic beef Wellington or hearty braises such as Bœuf Bourguignon. It is also an excellent partner to mature Comté cheese.