Chateau Boutisse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019
France, Bordeaux
Single Price:
£37.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£34.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A big and generous, ripe and fruity Saint-Emilion from a good vintage.
The lowdown:
Boutisse is classically Merlot dominated but maintains around 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in its blend. This year was a decent vintage here and the resulting fruit was ripe and full. There's an emphasis on sustainable viticulture and chemical herbicides haven't been used for a number of years now. It has a full body, plenty of depth and a great structure. There are ripe red fruits on the palate with cloves and and dry spice aromas. The velvety tannins sit silkily on the tongue and lead up to a satisfyingly lengthy finish. For a top level Grand Cru this is a remarkably modestly priced wine.
The Producer:
Château Boutisse was purchased in 1996 by winemaker Xavier Milhade and is continues to be run by his family. Tucked away in the commune of Saint Christophe des Bardes, one of the best spots in the appellation, its got 25 hectares of vines, making it quite large by St Emilion standards. Since the Milhades took over, theyve poured significant investment into the vineyards and winery, turning it into one of St Emilions most reliable estates.
When to drink:
Just about ready to drink, but this vintage will have plenty of longevity so can easily be put away for a few years. Red meats, game and hard cheeses are good accompaniments.
Suitable for Vegetarians
A big and generous, ripe and fruity Saint-Emilion from a good vintage.
The lowdown:
Boutisse is classically Merlot dominated but maintains around 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in its blend. This year was a decent vintage here and the resulting fruit was ripe and full. There's an emphasis on sustainable viticulture and chemical herbicides haven't been used for a number of years now. It has a full body, plenty of depth and a great structure. There are ripe red fruits on the palate with cloves and and dry spice aromas. The velvety tannins sit silkily on the tongue and lead up to a satisfyingly lengthy finish. For a top level Grand Cru this is a remarkably modestly priced wine.
The Producer:
Château Boutisse was purchased in 1996 by winemaker Xavier Milhade and is continues to be run by his family. Tucked away in the commune of Saint Christophe des Bardes, one of the best spots in the appellation, its got 25 hectares of vines, making it quite large by St Emilion standards. Since the Milhades took over, theyve poured significant investment into the vineyards and winery, turning it into one of St Emilions most reliable estates.
When to drink:
Just about ready to drink, but this vintage will have plenty of longevity so can easily be put away for a few years. Red meats, game and hard cheeses are good accompaniments.
Suitable for Vegetarians
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegetarian |
| SKU | BO5U18RN |
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