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Château d'Uza 2012

Graves|Red wine

3.6/5 (32 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“The Guignards showed great foresight when they purchased this 28-hectare estate in 2008, formerly owned by the Lur-Saluces (Yquem). It truly is a gem, just as they had predicted. Named a ‘favorite’ last year, this Graves red has repeated the feat. Made from a blend dominated by Merlot (66%), it is acclaimed for its deep color and its distinct bouquet of cherry, plum, licorice, and spices; its palate is equally impressive—round, full-bodied, and generous, supported by silky tannins. The long finish echoes the complex aromas found on the nose. A lasting harmony.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)

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Estate

Château d'Uza

Vintage

2012

Designation

Graves

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

66% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

gravelly soils

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

3- to 4-week maceration

Livestock Farming

in barrels for 14 months

Alcohol content

13%

Nose

blackberry and plum with a hint of mint

Palate

Soft, rounded tannins. Aromas of red berries. Very harmonious and elegant, with a lingering finish.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with game, red meats, and full-flavored 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:

The Guignards showed great foresight when they purchased this 28-hectare estate in 2008, formerly owned by the Lur-Saluces family (Yquem). It truly is a gem, just as they had predicted. Named a “favorite” last year, this Graves red has repeated the feat. Made from a blend dominated by Merlot (66%), it is acclaimed for its deep color and its distinct bouquet of cherry, plum, licorice, and spices; its palate is equally impressive—round, full-bodied, and generous, supported by silky tannins. The long finish echoes the complex aromas found on the nose. A lasting harmony.

About the estate:

The Guignard brothers—Bruno, an oenologist; Dominique, an agricultural engineer; and Pascal, who brings experience from South Africa—carry on the legacy of previous generations. Based in the southern Graves region near the imposing Château de Roquetaillade, built for a nephew of the Gascon Pope Clement V, they manage several vineyards.

Customer Rating

3.6/5

based on 32 reviews