Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the Château des Tourtes Blanc (Bordeaux – Cotes de Bordeaux Blaye, France) – $19.99 , regularly $25.49.
The Raguenot family took over the Château des Tourtes estate (covering 64 hectares), located in the Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation (just across the Gironde from the Médoc.) in 1997. They have a strong international reputation and a diverse range of award-winning wines having won more than 100 medals in the subsequent 28 years. Quality, diversity and terroir expression are foremost in their wine philosophy.
Our feature this week is their Bordeaux Blanc, made from a classic white Bordeaux blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon showcasing a bouquet of fresh citrus fruits and acacia flower blossoms followed by a revitalizing palate of passionfruit and grapefruit, marked by beautiful minerality, showcasing a cooler climate taste profile. Drinking well now!
Perfect to accompany seafood, white meats, or as an aperitif. This wine is the ideal ally for your festive meals or moments of relaxation. Prost!
Château des Tourtes Blanc (Bordeaux – Cotes de Bordeaux Blaye, France) – $19.99, regularly $25.49