“The very appealing and smooth oak influence adds a rich, spicy complexity to the aromas of red plum and blackberry. The palate has a very velvety and supple texture and offers a very smooth structure all the way through to the finish. 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Drink now or cellar. ” (James Suckling)
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Eye
Shiny garnet color
Nose
Notes of blackcurrant and tobacco
Palate
On the palate, this wine is quite full-bodied, with notes of ripe fruit, cedar, tobacco, and forest floor
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with red meat and full-flavored cheeses
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Very well-made, flavorful, with notes of tobacco and licorice, good depth, and fairly refined tannins.
About the estate:
It is owned by Philippe Castéja, who also owns Château Batailley in Pauillac and Château Trottevieille in Saint-Émilion. Well situated on the plateau north of the town, the estate has always produced a robust wine, which has gained in elegance in recent years.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
The flagship wine of Borie Manoux, a venerable wine merchant founded in 1870 by the Castéja family—one of Pauillac’s oldest families—which has owned the estate since 1932. A beautiful 55-hectare estate located at the southwestern edge of the appellation, it is said to owe its name to a battle that took place on these lands in 1453.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5/20
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
The attractive, smooth oak influence adds a rich, spicy complexity to the aromas of red plum and blackberry. The palate has a very velvety, supple texture and offers a very smooth structure all the way through to the finish. 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. ARTURO P. Posted on April 1, 2023
A level of acidity that quickly brings out sleek mineral notes on the palate, with a lovely, fruity roundness on the finish.
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN T. Published on January 3, 2023
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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS B. Published on August 27, 2022
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