Dourthe La Grande Cuvée - Bordeaux Rosé
AOC Bordeaux
Dourthe rises to the new challenge of creating Bordeaux rosé; a rosé that is primarily different: a rosé with a distinctive style, which as a result of its freshness and complexity, is totally unique compared to the plethora of wines that make the task of defining Bordeaux rosé so difficult. Its colour should be pale pink and bright; its aromas should be fruity, fresh, subtle and elegant, backed by a lively structure, but lacking in sharpness. The rapes are selected from terroirs suited to optimal maturity. A specific and unique vinification unveils its richness: a phase of cold pre-maceration, lasting just short of 6 hours precedes fermentation so that the perfectly ripe and healthy berries bring the required concentration of colour and aromas. After a cool fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for 3 months to enhance the aromatic finesse of the wine.
Vinification & Ageing
6 hours pre-fermentation cold maceration, low temperature fermentation.
3 months maturing on the lees.
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Bracingly fresh, the bouquet is characterised by red berry fruit aromas of strawberries and redcurrants, which are echoed on the palate with appealing intensity. The freshness of the aromas and a hint of richness envelop the impressively well-structured core, typical of great Cabernet Franc when vinified as rosé. This harmonious wine culminates in a long, refreshing finish.
Blend
100% Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes
Brilliant pale pink in appearance, tinged with bluish tones, the 2018 Dourthe La Grande Cuvée rosé is an explosion of fresh, lingering aromas of just-picked raspberries and redcurrants. The acidity and richness are in total harmony on the palate, and enveloped in these flavours, culminate in a long, lingering finish.
Blend
60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot
Medals and Accolades
Tasting notes
Brilliant pale pink in appearance, tinged with bluish tones, the 2017 La Grande Cuvée Rosé is an explosion of fresh, lingering aromas of just-picked raspberries and redcurrants. The acidity and richness are in total harmony on the palate, and enveloped in these flavours, culminate in a long, lingering finish.
Blend
70% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes
Dourthe La Grande Cuvée Rosé 2016 has an attractive pale rose petal hue. The bouquet releases fresh, lingering blueberry, grapefruit notes, while the acidity and richness on the palate harmonise to remarkable effect. This harmonious, crisp and crunchy fruit structure culminates in a long, refreshing finish.
Blend
75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot
Tasting notes
Dourthe La Grande Cuvée Rosé 2015 has an attractive pale rose petal hue. The bouquet releases fresh, lingering blueberry notes, while the acidity and richness on the palate harmonise to remarkable effect. This harmonious, crisp and crunchy fruit structure culminates in a long, refreshing finish.
Blend
70% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Medals and Accolades
Célèbre négoce fondé en 1840 par Pierre Dourthe, propriétaire de plusieurs crus (Belgrave en Haut-Médoc, Le Boscq en Saint-Estèphe, Rahoul en Graves, Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac en Saint-Emilion Grand Cru...) et élaborateur de vins de marque de qualité (Dourthe N°1, La Grande Cuvée, Terroirs d'Exception). Une valeur sûre restée étroitement liée au Médoc, intégrée depuis 2007 au groupe familial champenois Alain Thiénot.
Cabernet franc (70%), merlot et cabernet-sauvignon pour cette Grande Cuvée fidèle au rendez vous du Guide. Une belle teinte rose clair, un bouquet expressif de fruits frais (cerise, framboise), un palais souple, fringant et aromatique: un rosé festif et harmonieux. 2016-2017
Tasting notes
Dourthe La Grande Cuvée 2014 has an attractive pale rose petal hue. The bouquet releases fresh, lingering blueberry notes, while the acidity and richness on the palate harmonise to remarkable effect. This balanced structure culminates in a long, refreshing finish.
Blend
90% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
Medals and Accolades
Nez très tendre et délicat, fruité, minéral et épicé, bouche charnue, ronde, aromatique et très vive.
**= vin remarquable . La robe est très pâle, brillante et limpide. On est séduit par le nez fin de petits fruits rouges, la bouche harmonieuse et persistante sur la fraise. Un rosé fin et élégant.