Château de Cugat Bordeaux Supérieur is situated in the Entre-Deux-Mers, which is an appellation designated for strictly white wines; the red wines of the region are entitled to the appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée. In 1926, the property was acquired by the grandmother of winemaker, Benoit Meyer. When Benoit began overseeing the estate in the early nineties, he dreamed of making a wine that would make people think they were drinking something from an area more lofty than the humble Entre-Deux-Mers. After all, part of his vineyard had a mixture of sand and gravel soil, much like parts of nearby Pomerol. And a parcel of the vineyard was between 40 and 50 years old and had wonderful exposition. This wine is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-use barrels. The wine shows notes of blackcurrant, licorice, smoked vanilla and spice.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Château de Cugat Bordeaux Supérieur offers enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of cedar.The wine expands on the palate revealing notes of creamy cassis, damson fruit and a hint of fresh cigar leaves accompanied by subtle hints of vanilla and spice. The wine has a medium body, with well-integrated chalky tannins and balanced acidity that drives the wine to a savory, satisfyingly dry finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Château de Cugat
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.