Description
This beautiful wine gift box has 3 x 100ml of superb wines. They all come from the great estates of the Saint Emilion region of France which is renowned for its outstanding wine quality. The Château Coutet is from a very old, established vineyard of Saint Emilion, while the Château Chatelet is from a small, but successful vineyard. The third wine, the Château Bellerose Figeac, is the product of some of the best soils of the Saint Emilion region, the mixture of sand, clay, gravel and limestone which lend themselves so well to viticulture.
Château Bellerose Figeac 2009 – Saint Emilion Grand Cru
The 2009 blend of vintage Bordeaux wines is a fine composition of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and is a great accompaniment to meat, cheeses or pastas. The red colour is striking and strong, while the fragrance is distinctly fruity with clear notes of red berries. In the mouth, the strong structure of the wine becomes apparent and the palate revels in the silky smoothness of this elegant wine.
Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.
Food and wine pairing: Strong aged cheeses, New York Steak, Coq au Vin
Awards for this wine:
- 93/100 points – Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 90/100 points – Robert Parker
Château Coutet 2008 – Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Decant this wine for greater appreciation of its qualities. The aroma is fruity with additional hints of spices and is elegant and beautifully balanced in the mouth.
The tannins give a sound structure to a wine that is guaranteed to please; it will complement red meat to perfection. This is a memorable wine.
Variety: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Food and wine pairing: Strong aged cheeses, New York Steak, Coq au Vin
Awards for this wine:
- Silver Medal – International Wines Challenge of London 2012
Château Le Chatelet 2006 – Saint Emilion Grand Cru
This is a complex wine of some depth, produced under closely observed restrictions compared to other Saint-Emilion Grands Crus wines. A Bordeaux red of considerable power, the aromatic qualities are superb while supple tannins assure drinking pleasure and the finish is lingeringly good.
An excellent wine for a special occasion, it will be enjoyed by all. Especially good with red meat, it will also accompany strong cheeses. The blend is 71% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc which is an appealing and popular blend.
Variety: 29% Cabernet Franc, 71% Merlot
Food and wine pairing: Aged cheeses, Meat, Mushroom Omelette
Awards for this wine:
- 90/100 Cellar Tracker Reviews