Dourthe – La Grande Cuvee Bordeaux Rouge

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France

Bordeaux

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs

2019 (750ml) - 6 64941 00238 9
2018 (750ml) - 6 64941 00238 9

Origins France > Bordeaux

Appellation Bordeaux

Varietal Bordeaux Red

Cepage 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc

Aging 12 months in new French oak

Markets California

Trade and Media

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The Character

Overall Classic & Complex

Aromas Morello cherries, figs, hints of toast, plum, currant

Mouthfeel Round with integrated tannins

Tasting Notes Dourthe La Grande Cuvée red 2018 is deep, dark, ruby-red. Complex aromatics allying notes of ripe fruits such as morello cherries and figs with hints of toast. Initially rounded, the wine reveals remarkable elegance on the mid-palate, together with noticeable, yet perfectly measured and integrated tannins on the finish. This is a classic exemplar from a vintage which while hot, is not lacking in poise.

Selling Point A classic and poised, meticulously crafted Bordeaux

Pairings Beef tartare, leg of lamb, gratin dauphinois, cheese

Awards

2019 - 91pts Wine Enthusiast, 91pts Decanter
2018 - 90pts James Suckling

The Story

Over the years Dourthe has selected estates with the best terroir and quality potential. The Dourthe oenologists supervise operations regularly, particularly during the harvesting and vinification periods, ensuring perfect control and optimised quality. The wines with the greatest quality potential are matured for 12 months in new French oak barrels in the Dourthe cellars.

About Dourthe

Brand Story

Established in Bordeaux since 1840, Dourthe soon became recognized as a reliable, innovative wine producer in Bordeaux, who provides the benchmark in winemaking. This pioneering spirit can be witnessed at every stage of their history.

Brand Story

Established in Bordeaux since 1840, Dourthe soon became recognized as a reliable, innovative wine producer in Bordeaux, who provides the benchmark in winemaking. This pioneering spirit can be witnessed at every stage of their history.