Château Montlandrie Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2015
14.5% abv, Denis Durantou, imported by MISA Imports Inc., Dallas, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from a 12-hectare vineyard, aged 14 months in 30% new French oak. Family also own Chateau L’Église Clinet in Pomerol. Tasting note: the Castillon is deep […]
Roy Charles Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2015
13.5% abv, Union de Producteurs à Côtes de Castillon, Udpse, imported by Chatelaine Inc., Dallas, TX This co-op Bordeaux was a really nice surprise from the celebrated 2015 vintage in Bordeaux. The wines of Castillon are exclusively red in this right bank appellation as well. Here, the clay soils favor Merlot but some pickets of limestone […]