Wines Bordeaux Château Tour la Cadie - Bordeaux Rosé

Château Tour la Cadie proposes this Bordeaux Rosé as a non-vintage cuvée, expressing the approachable and refreshing style emblematic of regional Bordeaux rosé wines. While the precise grape varieties aren’t specified, Bordeaux rosés are most often crafted from blends of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, though other traditional Bordelais grapes may also enter the composition. These wines are typically vinified with a gentle maceration to impart just the right touch of colour and preserve vibrant, fruit-forward aromatics. The non-vintage aspect suggests a cuvée blended across different years, aiming for balance and consistency rather than the specific imprint of a single growing season.

The Bordeaux region is famed worldwide, not only for its illustrious red and white wines, but also for its charming rosés. The terroir spans rolling, gravelly soils interspersed with clay and limestone, and the region benefits from a temperate maritime climate thanks to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean and the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. This environment yields grapes with a harmonious freshness, ensuring rosés with lively acidity and delicate fruit character – think summer red berries and a whisper of citrus. Historically, Bordeaux has produced both clairet (a deep rosé or light red) and paler, modern rosés, with the latter style offering greater crispness and drinkability.

Bordeaux rosés are particularly food-friendly, and this style is a delight alongside a variety of dishes. Pair it with summery salads featuring goat’s cheese, grilled fish or prawns, or classic French picnic fare like charcuterie and terrine. Regional pairings might include a salade landaise with duck gizzards, or a platter of fresh shellfish from the nearby Arcachon Bay. Its refreshing acidity also matches well with Mediterranean vegetable dishes or mildly spiced Asian cuisine.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this rosé well-chilled, at around 8-10°C. At this temperature, the wine’s lively fruit, floral notes, and appealing freshness will be at their peak, making it a perfect companion for relaxed occasions or warm-weather enjoyment.