2016 Château Grand Champ Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Cuvée Vieilles Vignes

From an appellation within France’s world-renowned Bordeaux region comes 2016 Château Grand Champ Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Cuvée Vieilles Vignes. Dry and full-bodied, this red blend has an award-winning pedigree, and the latest vintage is sure to impress. Deep red with hints of purple in the glass, this wine greets you with intense aromas of black currant, blackberry, and licorice. The palate is dark and flavorful, with savory tannins representing the blend’s Cabernet Sauvignon-driven nature (comprising 70%). Merlot (30%) adds smooth elegance to the finish. Grapes were grown in clay-limestone soil in Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux, an appellation located on the Right Bank of the Gironde. Reds from Bordeaux’s “Right Bank” tend to express more concentrated fruit flavors with a softer mouthfeel, which you’ll taste in 2016 Château Grand Champ Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Cuvée Vieilles Vignes. This expressive wine is presented by Yvon Mau, a wine producer and trading house offering expertise in Bordeaux wine since 1897. Serve this beautiful blend alongside chicken, grilled meat, or fish. It’s also excellent with tofu, aged cheese, and lentil-based dishes. Sniff Sip Repeat This wine is featured in Episode 16: Vine-ancial Advice of our podcast.