Wines Bordeaux Château Tour du Moulin du Brice - Prestige - 2019

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Château Tour du Moulin du Brice 2019 is a red wine produced under the Bordeaux AOC, representing the appellation’s regional identity. Although the exact blend isn’t specified, Bordeaux reds traditionally combine Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. The 2019 vintage benefited from a generally mild winter and warm, dry summer, helping grapes to reach full ripeness with balanced tannins and expressive fruit. The wine’s designation as “Cuvée Prestige” suggests a careful selection of grapes and possibly an extended maturation, potentially including time in oak to add further complexity.

Bordeaux, the world-famous wine region in southwestern France, boasts a rich viticultural history dating back centuries. Its climate is classified as temperate oceanic, with regulation from the Atlantic Ocean, mild winters, and warm, occasionally humid summers. This climate allows slow ripening of grapes, preserving freshness and aromatic complexity. The region’s gravel, clay, and limestone soils are particularly advantageous for growing the main local grapes, imparting distinctive mineral notes and structure to the wines. Bordeaux is celebrated for its blending tradition, where each grape variety contributes to the complexity and balance for which the region is renowned.

The structured yet supple style of this Bordeaux rouge makes it an excellent companion to classic pairings such as roast lamb with rosemary, grilled entrecôte or duck breast with a red wine reduction. For a more regional expression, try it with magret de canard or a bordelaise entrecôte cooked with shallots and a red wine sauce. Its fine tannins and lively acidity also make this wine suitable for hard cheeses such as aged Comté or Ossau-Iraty.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine at 16-18°C after decanting for about an hour to allow full aeration and to reveal its bouquet and layered palate. This will allow you to fully appreciate its fruit character, subtle complexity and refined Bordeaux elegance.