Château la Grolet

2022 Côtes de Bourg AOC Cuvée Classique

"At the first sip, it is clear to see why 2022 has been held in such high esteem. The depth and concentration of this biodynamically farmed Côtes de Bourg is immense. Cocoa tannins frame a dense core of fresh blackberries, thyme, and black currant leaf, delivering a long finish that dances on the gums with a static electricity, promising a long unravelling in the decanter or the cellar. This is the new Bordeaux and the old Bordeaux at once, structured to age, and at a steal of a price—the perfect food wine. Drink now with a good decant or age 10-15 years further without issue. And at this price, you'd be remiss not to lay some down—your future self will thank you.

""This is Right Bank Bordeaux of the old school: soft, beautifully balanced and approachable, yet lean, pure and refreshing, with enough acidity to give life and shape to the wine. Grolet, owned and farmed by the Hubert family, is a great value, year in and year out."" — Eric Asimov, NY Times, Mar 31 2022. "
France
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan Wine

Region:  Bourg, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Côtes de Bourg AOC

Varietal/Blend:  70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

ABV:  14.0%

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

Cellar: Château la Grolet 2022 Côtes de Bourg Cuvée Classique is fermented with indigenous yeast in temperature-controlled concrete vats. The wine is aged in concrete vats and neutral French oak, unfined, unfiltered, and bottled with minimal sulphur addition.

CSPC:  118504

Winemakers Note:  []

What the Critics are saying:  []

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Château la Grolet
2022 Côtes de Bourg AOC Cuvée Classique

Region:  Bourg, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Côtes de Bourg AOC

France
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Vegan Wine
"At the first sip, it is clear to see why 2022 has been held in such high esteem. The depth and concentration of this biodynamically farmed Côtes de Bourg is immense. Cocoa tannins frame a dense core of fresh blackberries, thyme, and black currant leaf, delivering a long finish that dances on the gums with a static electricity, promising a long unravelling in the decanter or the cellar. This is the new Bordeaux and the old Bordeaux at once, structured to age, and at a steal of a price—the perfect food wine. Drink now with a good decant or age 10-15 years further without issue. And at this price, you'd be remiss not to lay some down—your future self will thank you.

""This is Right Bank Bordeaux of the old school: soft, beautifully balanced and approachable, yet lean, pure and refreshing, with enough acidity to give life and shape to the wine. Grolet, owned and farmed by the Hubert family, is a great value, year in and year out."" — Eric Asimov, NY Times, Mar 31 2022. "

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

ABV:  14.0%

Vineyard:  Château la Grolet 2022 Côtes de Bourg Cuvée Classique comes from estate vineyards at 20 meters altitude, biodynamic since 2000. The 50-year-old vines, double Guyot pruned, grow on gravel, clay, and limestone soils, with thoughtful low-yield farming and natural treatments.

Cellar: Château la Grolet 2022 Côtes de Bourg Cuvée Classique is fermented with indigenous yeast in temperature-controlled concrete vats. The wine is aged in concrete vats and neutral French oak, unfined, unfiltered, and bottled with minimal sulphur addition.

CSPC:  118504

Winemakers Note: []

What the Critics are saying: []

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Bourg, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Côtes de Bourg AOC

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Varietal/Blend:  70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

Ageing: 

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  14.0%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  118504

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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780-203-5284

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306-290-0277

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