Château La Brande
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Red Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Château La Brande
A rugged hilly vineyard in a wild bucolic setting among woods and forest. With 63 metres of variation in altitude between 15 and 78m the vineyard is on a clay-limestone hillside facing due south with good slopes (up to 17%). This geography facilitates natural drainage and offers optimum sun exposure for the entire vineyard. It consists of 10 plots with different soil and climate conditions: warm at the hilltops dry and well-ventilated at the foot of cooler hills. Unlike Mangot clay predominates here over the limestone and contains veins of flint. This terroir gives the wine more roundness and charm allowing us to make succulent wines .
Description
The 2018 La Brande is a brilliant wine, showcasing aromas of cassis, cherries, tobacco, truffle, and spring flowers. It has a medium to full-bodied palate that is well balanced, with seamless integration of tannin and gentle acidity. It’s a smart wine in youth, with the balance to reward further cellaring. Outstanding quality to price, from a family-owned Chateau.
Food Pairing
Grilled and roast lamb with garlic and rosemary.
