Château La Gamaye - Cuvée Prestige 2018

Name: Château La Gamaye - Prestige Cuvée 2018
Brand: Château La Gamaye
Rating: 3.2 (5 reviews)

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux|Red wine

3.2/5 (5 customers)

92/100

James Suckling

89/100

Decanter

Merlot

delicious

duck breast

"Value for money"

“Aromas of crushed red berries, blackberries, violets, walnut shells, and dried orange peel. It is medium-bodied with firm, refined tannins. Juicy and flavorful. Very well made. Try from 2024.” (James Suckling 2021)

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Estate

Château La Gamaye

Vintage

Cuvée Prestige

Vintage

2018

Designation

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

90% Merlot, 10% Malbec

Terroirs

Clay-limestone

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature (8°C) to enhance fruit extraction. Racking is performed midway through alcoholic fermentation.

Livestock farming

10 months in concrete tanks and 10 to 12 months in oak barrels

Nose

With notes of cherry, vanilla, and strawberry

Palate

A velvety texture with silky tannins, followed by a delicate blend of coffee and chocolate flavors on the finish

Serve

At 15-16°C

Drink from

2024

Drink before

2029

Guard

10 years or older

Food and wine pairings

Pair with a rack of lamb, a beef ribeye, or duck confit

More information at Château La Gamaye

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Decanter

Wine rated 89/100

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

The Bourceau family has been in the wine business for six generations, and Wilfried has been at the helm since 2017. A year later, this young winemaker—who is deeply committed to environmental issues—decided to convert the entire vineyard to organic farming.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Aromas of crushed red berries, blackberries, violets, walnut shells, and dried orange zest. It is medium-bodied with firm, refined tannins. Juicy and flavorful. Very well made. Try it starting in 2024.

Customer rating

3.2/5

based on 5 reviews