Pure blueberry meets cassis, black cherry, blackberry alongside accents of cedar, graphite, fine wood and juniper.
Palate
Juicy on the palate and defined by dense blue fruit, backed by a masterfully integrated, fresh acidic structure, deep maceration pressure and polished, fine-grained tannins.
Character
Distinguished, powerful and stylishly balanced with remarkable depth and a long finish.
Pairing
Outstanding with braised beef cheeks, roasted duck breast or hearty mushroom dishes.
Notes
Biodynamically produced top cuvée from vines up to 75 years old grown on clay and limestone, spontaneously fermented and aged for 22 to 24 months in wooden casks.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A deep, dark cherry red in the glass.
Nose
The nose opens with a remarkably pure note of blueberry. With a little aeration, background nuances of cassis, black cherries and blackberries reveal themselves, underlined by fine wood, cedar, graphite and a hint of juniper.
Palate
On the palate, the typical blue berry fruit is immediately present, supported by a fascinating, perfectly integrated acidity that provides immense freshness. Polished, fine-grained tannins give the wine its structure. Aristocratic and distinguished, the power and mineral depth of this wine unfold, consistently maintained in flawless balance.
Finish
A long, succulent finish characterised by pure, dark fruit and a delicate freshness.
Terroir & Origin
Château Falfas sits high above the Gironde estuary in the Côtes de Bourg. The vines for this cuvée grow on a high terrace of limestone and clay-rich soils interspersed with flint (silex). The historic estate is among the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Bordeaux, established here as early as 1988.
Grape Variety & Vinification
A blend dominated by around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, complemented by approximately 30% Merlot. The grapes come from up to 75-year-old vines with extremely low yields. Following fermentation with indigenous yeasts, the wine matures for 22 to 24 months in French oak.
Food Pairings
An outstanding partner for braised ox cheek, rack of lamb with a herb crust or classic duck breast fillet.
Particularities
A biodynamically produced flagship cuvée from historic steep slopes, standing out for its cool, almost aristocratic fruit style and impressive ageing potential.
