The California Wine Tasting Notes
dourthe
DOURTHE, GRANDS TERROIRS ENTRE – DEUX – MERS 2018
Composition
Sauvignon, Semillon
Tasting Notes
An elegant and flavoursome wine revealing citrus and white fruit aromas, with a bright, pale appearance. The blend of Sauvignon and Semillon grapes imparts remarkable freshness on the palate.
DOURTHE, GRANDS TERROIRS BORDEAUX 2019
Composition
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes
Its brilliant garnet-red colour and the attractive bouquet reveals delicate red berry notes. It is an elegant wine with a very well-balanced structure, rounded and fruit-driven on the attack, and silky tannins.
DOURTHE, GRANDS TERROIRS BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR 2018
Composition
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Tasting Notes
The Bordeaux Supérieur Grands Terroirs is a supple and rich wine with aromas of ripe red fruits. It offers a distinctive roundness with silky, mellow tannins.
DOURTHE, GRANDS TERROIRS GRAVES 2015
Composition
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes
The Graves Grands Terroirs is characterized by elegance and finesse. The wine boasts a deep, dark appearance and a delicate red-fruit bouquet. On the palate, it is full bodied and well balanced, with a long aromatic finish.
DOURTHE, GRANDS TERROIRS MARGAUX 2017
Composition
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
This particular Margaux, is distinguished by a complex bouquet that offers aromas of spices and fruits. Elegant and refined on the palate, the wine is round and generous in equal proportion, revealing concentrates, silky tannins.
DOURTHE, GRANDS TERROIRS MEDOC 2015
Composition
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Tasting Notes
This Médoc wine boasts a beautiful, deep garnet-red colour and a nose dominated by red berry fruit aromas. Initially powerful on the palate, the wine reveals good structure, with perfectly ripe, delicious tannins leading into a long, aromatic finish.
DOURTHE, GRANDS TERROIRS SAINT – EMILION 2017
Composition
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes
This Saint-Emilion boasts a deep ruby-red colour. The nose is intense revealing a combination of ripe fruits and spice. On the palate, we can enjoy all the elegance of the great Saint-Emilion wines with their typically rounded character, body and length.
DOURTHE, No.1 BORDEAUX A.O.C. SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018
Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes
Pronounced citrus fruit aromas of lemon and grapefruit jostle with compelling mineral notes. The same characters are echoed on the appealingly generous palate, underpinned by lovely poise typical of Sauvignon cultivated on limestone, which leaves a lasting impression on the 2018 blend. Well-balanced and refreshing, the wine culminates in a long, aromatic finish.
DOURTHE, No.1 BORDEAUX A.O.C. MERLOT-CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
Composition
75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
Lovely, deep ruby red appearance for the Dourthe N°1 2017. Charming on the bouquet, where a hint of toast intermingles with red and black berry fruit aromas. Initially sumptuously smooth on the palate, the wine gains momentum to unleash delicious, fruit-laden texture, oozing freshness and appealing spicy notes. Very well-balanced overall, backed by rounded, silky tannins and culminating in a long, fruity final woven with well-integrated oak.
ESSENCE DE DOURTHE 2008
Composition
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
This intensely dark wine is distinguished by its deep, bright colour. The powerful nose exudes a complex bouquet of fresh red fruit, intermingled with vanilla, sandalwood and black pepper notes. The wine is full on the palate, revealing fine-grained tannins and impressive, unctuous character. The ripe fruit is enhanced by attractive freshness and a spicy, delicately oaked finish.
