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Clos de la Cure 2006

Clos de la Cure 2006

Notes: Guide Hachette 1* (Very successful wine), RVF Guide tothe Best Affordable Wines 15.5/20
“The 2006 sparkles with its ruby color; the pleasant bouquet evokes flowers, fresh fruit (strawberry, redcurrant), and vanilla-scented oak. The palate is soft and flavorful, in harmony with the nose. The tight tannins suggest good aging potential...” (Hachette Wine Guide 2010). Winemakers for seven generations in Saint-Christophe des Bardes, the Bouyer family has successfully drawn out the essence of its excellent terroir to produce a delightful Grand Cru that combines power and structure...

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Domaine Bouyer - Clos de la Cure

Vintage

Grand Cru

Vintage

2006

Designation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet-Sauvignon

Regions

Clay-limestone

Viticulture

sustainable viticulture, vineyard cover cropping

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

traditional Bordeaux-style

Livestock farming

Aged for 13 months in barrels, 50% of which were new

Eye

A beautiful, vibrant ruby red with purple highlights

Nose

A lovely expression of red and black fruits, with still-imposing oak notes

Palate

Full-bodied and supple, with a lovely round texture; the high-quality tannins are still a bit firm but will mellow with time; a delicious, fruit-forward finish.

Serve

served in a carafe at 16–17°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink from

2010

High point

2013

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

A d&eacute;guster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages...<br/>

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