Ch. Côte de Baleau, St.-Émilion Grand Cru - 2019

Name: Ch. Côte de Baleau, St.-Émilion Grand Cru
Brand: Ch. Côte de Baleau
SKU: 50746
Price: 38.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 50746 750 mL

A rich dry red from both clay and limestone, and clay and sand soils. The vines average 35 years of age, 90% of which are Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Deeply colored, with spice and dark fruit, this ages both in oak barrel and stainless steel. Pair with lamb tagine.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

St.-Émilion

Producer

Ch. Côte de Baleau

Grape Variety

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

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Merlot

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Bordeaux

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Cabernet Franc

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