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Château La Borie
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Côtes du Rhône Villages AC and a single Château?
France, Rhône, Château La Borie, Côtes du Rhône Villages AC, Cuvée Valpierre, 2015
Introduction
Côtes du Rhône Villages AC and a single Château? The brothers Éric and Jérôme Margnat oversee the winery, Southern Rhône, just north of the village of Suze-la-Rousse, which is part of the southern section of the department Drôme. This region is renowned for its 17 well-known villages in the just under 8000 ha. of vineyards of Côtes du Rhône Villages AC, with names such as Valréas, Visan and Rochegude.
The Château wines represent 2 AOC’s; Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages and is one of the very few in the region that can call themselves a Château. The grapes that form the basis of their wines are Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Dating back to the 18th century the chateau was acquired by Émile Bories in 1963 and partnered with his cousins, the Margnats family, followed by Léon Bories. Since, the vineyards have been successfully replanted and extended, a process
Introduction
Côtes du Rhône Villages AC and a single Château? The brothers Éric and Jérôme Margnat oversee the winery, Southern Rhône, just north of the village of Suze-la-Rousse, which is part of the southern section of the department Drôme. This region is renowned for its 17 well-known villages in the just under 8000 ha. of vineyards of Côtes du Rhône Villages AC, with names such as Valréas, Visan and Rochegude.
The Château wines represent 2 AOC’s; Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages and is one of the very few in the region that can call themselves a Château. The grapes that form the basis of their wines are Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Dating back to the 18th century the chateau was acquired by Émile Bories in 1963 and partnered with his cousins, the Margnats family, followed by Léon Bories. Since, the vineyards have been successfully replanted and extended, a process
Year:
2015
Approx:
£ 7.00
Best Served:
16-18 °C
Vol:
14.0 %
Review Date:
08 . 02 . 2018
Origin:
France, Rhône
Wine specifics
Ready to drink and keep for a few years. The back label suggests 3 years. Balanced, smooth, medium bodied, fruity, hints of mineral, spice and liquorice. Serving meat dishes, grills, stews, game, (blue) mature cheeses. Obtained in France, may not be available in UK. Cork. Vigneron indépendant. The label shows an attractive drawing of the château.
Ready to drink and keep for a few years. The back label suggests 3 years. Balanced, smooth, medium bodied, fruity, hints of mineral, spice and liquorice. Serving meat dishes, grills, stews, game, (blue) mature cheeses. Obtained in France, may not be available in UK. Cork. Vigneron indépendant. The label shows an attractive drawing of the château.
Insights:
The vineyard has a total of 110 hectares, of which 75 ha. are holding vines. 39 Ha. in the Côtes du Rhône appellation, 34 ha. in the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation and the rest is bottled as table wine. The word cuvée means that it is a specific batch, obviously still within the AOC regulations. Château La Borie, ‘historically’, has been linked to the nearby Château Suze, which is well known as a tourist attraction. Wine making in the region goes back to Roman times. The Rhône river is approx. 10 kilometres to the west. Many estates in the region are ‘Domaines’, followed by the name.
Review Date:
08 . 02 . 2018
