{"product_id":"chateau-peybonhomme-les-tours-bordeaux-cotes-de-blaye-2023","title":"Château Peybonhomme Les Tours Bordeaux Côtes de Blaye 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.5\u003cb\u003e%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe Blaye Cotes du Bordeaux is full-bodied, showing more density and ripeness in this very good vintage for Bordeaux. The wine shows blackberry, cassis and red currant aromas, pure and sapid with hints of coffee, prune and spice. The palate is supple and deep with blackberry fruit, chalky minerals and terrific length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eFermentation using yeast native to the estate, temperature control in concrete vats. No inputs apart from limited quantities of sulphur (40mg\/l). No fining; bottled on a fruit day of the biodynamic calendar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eServe slightly cool with anything from roast chicken to steak and full-flavored cheeses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/b\u003e: The Hubert family settled at Château Peybonhomme-Les-Tours in the village of Cars near Blaye in 1895, and six generations have followed since.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate is located on a hill overlooking the estuary, with the vineyards on the slopes. From its 17th-century castellated tower, they have a spectacular panoramic view of the entire estate and the Gironde estuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCôtes de Blaye Red from Historic Château\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Peybonhomme Les Tours produces this 2022 vintage from the Côtes de Blaye appellation on Bordeaux's right bank. The wine combines ripe plum and blackcurrant with firm tannin structure, designed for food pairing or short-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernet backbone delivers approachable complexity without heaviness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood-friendly profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruit and subtle oak work with roasted meats, aged cheeses, and herb-based dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-bank terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côtes de Blaye limestone and clay soils produce wines with natural acidity and mineral undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2022 vintage maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to drink now or age 3–5 years for softer tannin integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppellation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCôtes de Blaye, Bordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight Bank, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I drink this wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage is approachable now with food, though it will develop more complexity if cellared for 3–5 years in a cool, dark space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with roasted beef, lamb, duck, hard cheeses, or herb-forward pasta dishes. The acidity and tannins complement rich, savory flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Côtes de Blaye compare to Pauillac or Saint-Julien?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCôtes de Blaye offers similar structure at a lower price point. These wines are slightly softer and more approachable young, without the aging potential of classified Medoc estates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantasma Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678856392961,"sku":"00568","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/ch-oteau-peybonhomme-les-tours-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-aop-ch-oteau-peybonhomme_800x800_bc1aa830-061b-42e7-92ab-b0af851c9cd8.png?v=1777296823","url":"https:\/\/arrowine.com\/products\/chateau-peybonhomme-les-tours-bordeaux-cotes-de-blaye-2023","provider":"Arrowine \u0026 Cheese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}