Bordeaux Baron Philippe de Rothschild 2013
The 2013 Bordeaux is produced by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, a company formed in 1933. Philippe de Rothschild initiated a modernization process that ultimately led to Château Mouton Rothschild being elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1973, marking the only change ever made to the historic 1855 classification. The family's anchor properties are situated in Pauillac and include the classified estates of Mouton Rothschild, Château d'Armailhac, and Château Clerc Milon. Beyond France, the Rothschild family has established international reference points for winemaking, partnering with Robert Mondavi to create Opus One in Napa Valley in 1979, and with Concha y Toro to launch Almaviva in Chile in 1997.
This red wine is classified under the Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée, the foundational appellation that covers the entire Bordeaux region in southwestern France. Situated in the Gironde department, the area features a maritime climate heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, the Gironde estuary, and the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. The geological diversity of the region spans gravel, clay, limestone, and sand. The 2013 vintage in this area experienced cool and uneven weather conditions, resulting in a score of 84 points.
The wine is crafted from a traditional assemblage of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Within Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape on the gravel soils of the left bank, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the primary varieties grown on the right bank. These classic grapes are cultivated in several prominent wine regions worldwide; Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are frequently found in California and Washington, as well as in Italian regions like Tuscany and Northern Italy, while Cabernet Franc is also widely planted in the Loire Valley.
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
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