CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · RIGHT BANK

This hilly area, located on the Right Bank, was first formed in 2009 with the union of four regions: Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de Castillon, Côtes de Francs and Côtes de Cadillac. In 2016, Sainte-Foy Bordeaux joined the group. Together, they cover nearly 30,000 acres of vines, and represent 10 percent of total production of Bordeaux.
What’s wonderful about these regions is that each has a distinct terroir. They produce vastly different styles of wines, so there’s something for everyone. To help wine drinkers identify style, the labels contain both the broader appellation—Côtes de Bordeaux—as well as the specific region.
“It’s like a family,” says Aurélie Lascourrèges, a spokesperson for Union des Côtes de Bordeaux. “Every one is different, but they do have points in common, particularly their long history, their hilly landscape and their closeness to the rivers [the Gironde, the Garonne and the Dordogne], which affect their climates.”
The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is young, so there are new winemakers and bottles to be are discovered all the time. And the best part? These wines currently represent some of the best values in Bordeaux, and with three great vintages on the market (2014, 2015, and 2016), there’s a lot to choose from.

2018 CHÂTEAU BRISSON
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
+847778 · 12x750ml
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95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Merlot dominates this blend-as befits the appellation- and gives the wine its charming roundness and suppleness, as well as the typical ripe, fleshy black fruit aromas. A year of ageing in oak barrels gives great complexity. Its flavourful, fruit profile makes it accessible now and over the next ten years.
Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted braised and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
RP: 90-92+ || WS: 89 || WE: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
18

2020 CHÂTEAU CAP DE FAUGÈRES
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
+756472 · 12x750ml
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85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc.
Château Cap de Faugères 2020 seduces with its fruitiness, its aromatic richness, and its delicacy. The nose is fruity with lovely notes of dark berries and wild fruit. The palate is smooth, fruity, and balanced with notes of blackcurrant, dark berries, and hints of cardamom and tonka beans.
Pairs beautifully with dark meats such as duck, and lamb as well as Italian tomato and pesto pastas, roasted aubergines and moussaka.

STATUS: OPEN
WI: 92 || JL: 91 || JD: 91-93 || JS: 91-92 || DC: 90

VINTAGE NOTES:
20 || 15 || 14 || 12 || 11 || 10

2020 CHÂTEAU D'AIGUILHE
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
+890676 · 12x750ml
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90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Stephan von Neipperg of Canon-La-Gaffeliere, Clos l'Oratoire and La Mondotte also owns Chateau d'Aiguilhe in the Castillon appellation. Violet reflections, great clarity of colour and immediate whoosh of salinity through the redcurrant fruits. Powerful and focused with bright berry flavours, it practically defines the term crunchy fruit, then softens to show creamier black cherry purée as it relaxes in the glass. Really a very tasty d'Aiguilhe from Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg. Extremely moreish.
Chateau d'Aiguilhe is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau d'Aiguilhe is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
DC: 93 || JD: 93 || WS: 92 || RP: 92 || VN: 92 || JS: 90 || TA: 89

VINTAGE NOTES:
20

2020 CHÂTEAU JOANIN BECOT
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX
+888289 · 12x750ml
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90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
The wine is smooth with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry, mixed with a hint of spice. It offers caressing tannins and good volume.
Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Joanin Bécot is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Joanin Bécot is also good with grilled red meats. Hard cheeses such as Old Comté. Dark chocolate-based desserts.

STATUS:OPEN
RP: 93 || JL: 93 || DC: 92 || JS: 92-93 || WS: 90 || JD: 90-92 || JR: 16

VINTAGE NOTES:
20 || 19

2019 CHÂTEAU JOANIN BECOT
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX
+866102 · 12x750ml
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75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc.
Smooth and velvety with sultry aromas of dark chocolate and baked plums. Elegant style with dried herbs and balance in the long finish.
Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Joanin Bécot is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Joanin Bécot is also good with grilled red meats. Hard cheeses such as Old Comté. Dark chocolate-based desserts.

STATUS:OPEN
DC: 92 || WS: 91 || JS: 91

VINTAGE NOTES:
19

2016 CHÂTEAU LE DOYENNÉ
· BLAYE CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · CRU BOURGEOIS
+813905 · 12x750ml
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70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc .
A classic Bordeaux with dark ruby red colour. Liqueur-like aromas of cherry ripened black fruit and coffee, with hints of subtle spices. Earthy, juicy sweet and full bodied, with a layered texture and well-balanced concentration, acidity and density. Dusty ripe tannins and a distinctly round expression making for a long, smooth and lasting finish.
This bottle is ready to drink, it will go perfectly with grilled red meats and cheeses.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 90 || WE: 90 || NM: 90-92 || WS: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
16

2017 SEIGNEURS D'AIGUILHE
· CASTILLON CÔTES DE BORDEAUX · AOC
+765371 · 12x750ml
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80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
Bright ruby red. A nice fruity bouquet with a few spicy touches. Rich and fruity with a very long finish. Rich and complex, cinnamon and cassis throughout, this delicious wine is a classic example of what to expect from this prestigious producer.
Pair with vegetables, charcuterie, poultry, meat, hard cheeses, soft cheeses. Suggested pairings / wine Stuffed vegetables, ham, andouilletteà mustard, stuffed tomatoes, fontaine bleau, red meat, white meat, game, cooked with beef (8 years), roasted rabbit, madeira sauce, lamb skewers, capon stuffed with morels, rabbit hunter, guinea fowl, guinea fowl roasted saddle of rabbit, aanglier bordelaise.

STATUS: OPEN

VINTAGE NOTES:
17 || 15 || 14 || 12 || 11