100% Merlot from Côtes de Bourg, Bordeaux, France. Sustainably farmed (HVE3).

 

ABOUT: Created in 1974, the Tutiac cooperative has harvests from 4,000 ha cultivated by some 450 winegrowers. A major player in Haute Gironde and also the leading producer of appellation wines in France, the Chateau was recommended for it's Cotes de Bourg Bordeaux (2019) by the Hachette Guide des Vins 2022.

 

TASTING NOTES: Ruby with garnet reflections. This pure Merlot opens delicately w/ Red Fruits accompanied by floral (Peony), Garrigue, Clove, Vanilla and Cinnamon nuances. The mouth, both round and lively, is rich in fruit – predominantly Raspberry & Blackberry – and is embellished with a touch of Vanilla and supported by Silky, integrated Tannins. A bottle that you can drink in it's youth, or that will continue to develop through 2026.

 

FOOD PAIRING: Beef, Lamb, Game, Grilled Meats or Meats in flavorful Sauces, Roast Poultry, French Specialty dishes, Chocolate Desserts