21334 customer reviews

Château Virecourt-Conté 2013

Bordeaux Supérieur|Red wine|Organic

3/5 (23 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“This wine, with its deep color, is a delightful surprise in this vintage. The elegant and straightforward nose releases notes of toasted almond followed by black fruit, with a hint of wildness, where one judge detects the influence of the Cabernets (40%). The palate delights with its round texture and well-structured, already rounded tannins, which remain slightly lively on the finish. While its structure is not imposing—a reflection of the vintage—it charms with its vinous character and finesse.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)

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Estate

Château Virecourt-Conté

Vintage

2013

Designation

Bordeaux Supérieur

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc

Regions

on the hillsides of Targon, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region

Viticulture

Certified organic and currently undergoing biodynamic certification

Grape Harvest

at peak ripeness

Winemaking

3 weeks in temperature-controlled tanks

Livestock farming

partially aged in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

12.5%

Organic

Yes

Nose

a rich array of aromas. Notes of violet, toasted almond, and rosewood.

Palate

A rich, full-bodied attack. A velvety, slightly spicy body. A harmonious finish. Long and fresh

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

pairs perfectly with veal tenderloin, pan-seared ribeye, roast beef, and soft cheeses

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2016) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

This wine, with its deep color, is a delightful surprise in this vintage. The nose, elegant and straightforward, releases notes of toasted almond followed by black fruits, with a hint of wildness, where one judge detects the influence of the Cabernets (40%). The palate delights with its round texture and well-structured, already rounded tannins, which remain slightly lively on the finish. While its structure isn’t imposing—a characteristic of the vintage—it charms with its vinous character and finesse.

About the estate:

As head of Laboratoires, Patrice Bigou manages 30 hectares of vineyards in Targon, in the Entre-deux-Mers region, not far from La Sauve-Majeure. These estates have converted to organic and biodynamic farming. Three châteaux: Saint-Julian, Virecourt-Conté, and La Grangère.

Customer rating

3/5

based on 23 reviews

Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on April 15, 2018

What a pleasant surprise this Bordeaux Supérieur is. Fresh and well-balanced, all for a great price.