Millesime 2022 | Chateau Rambaud

Millesime 2022 | Chateau Rambaud

Sale price€14,50
Rosso
Bordeaux (FR)
Bordeaux AOP
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Enjoy it within 9 years
14.5% ABV
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Production and refinement

The wine is made from Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) sourced from old vines (Vieilles Vignes, about 60 years old) located on the banks of the Dordogne River and the surrounding plateau, cultivated organically. The soils feature a layer of clay over a limestone subsoil. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected, with quality ensured by limiting the yield to only six clusters per vine.

The wine is fermented using traditional maceration (with pump-overs and punch-downs) and initially aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. It then matures for at least 12 months in first or second-use barriques, where controlled oxidation softens the tannins.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

It has a bright ruby red color.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it expresses an intense fruity bouquet, primarily of black fruits but also red fruits, with hints of vanilla and a lovely spicy note.

Tasting

On the palate, it is rich and juicy, with the fruity aromas detected on the nose returning. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, thanks to the aging in barrique. The finish is long and elegant.

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From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Millesime 2022 | Chateau Rambaud ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux, Génissac

Hectares of vineyards: 13

Château Rambaud

Since 1924, the Mouty family has passionately cultivated the land surrounding their Château du Barry, located south of Saint-Émilion. With nearly a century of experience, the estate is now managed by Daniel Mouty, one of the few "Vignerons indépendants" in the region, who continues to honor the family legacy by blending tradition and innovation.

The vineyards of Château Rambaud stretch across the commune of Génissac, on the southern bank of the Dordogne River, less than 10 km from Saint-Émilion. This geographical location, while not within the Saint-Émilion AOC, allows the production of wines under the Bordeaux AOC.

Château Rambaud

The vineyards of Château Rambaud are located in one of the most renowned areas of the entire region.

With its unique terroir, consisting of clay soils over a limestone subsoil, Château Rambaud represents an elegant expression of Bordeaux winemaking, producing wines that combine authenticity, structure, and great drinkability.

Region and territory

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The best blends in the world

Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region is one of the most important wine territories in the world. Not only does this region reach dizzying qualitative peaks, but it has consistently maintained those results, year after year, with top-notch quality.

Centuries of tradition and pursuit of quality have raised the bar and made Bordeaux wines famous: in 80% of cases, they are imposing red wines of remarkable structure and power, but there are also examples of botrytized or noble rot wines that complete the oenological panorama and elevate Bordeaux's reputation.

Bordeaux benefits from its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is maritime: mild winters, cool summers, abundant precipitation but very well absorbed by the soil rich in stones, breccia, and sediments. The soils are highly variable on the surface, not particularly fertile, and covered by a thin layer of breccia, while the deeper layers are rich in minerals.

Regarding the classification, most wines are designated as Cru Bourgeois, but otherwise, there is no homogeneous system for the entire region.

Gironde

The Gironde, the largest estuary in Europe covering an area of 685 km², stretches 75 km in southwestern France, from the confluence of the Dordogne and Garonne rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. This vast area divides the Bordeaux wine region into two distinctive banks: the "rive droite," dominated by limestone soils and known for the Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux and Côtes de Bourg appellations, where Merlot predominates. The "rive gauche," famous for its renowned Grand Cru Classé, is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon.

On the right bank, the Charente-Maritime extends northward, where the land becomes flatter, and viticulture gradually diminishes. Toward the estuary, the Pointe de Grave headland marks the opening of the Gironde into the Atlantic.

The Gironde is part of the IGP Atlantique area, which includes wines that reflect the maritime influence of the region. The presence of the two rivers and the broad opening toward the ocean give the department a strong identity, with microclimates that favor the production of expressive and complex wines typical of the Bordeaux region.
The right and left banks of the Gironde offer distinct yet equally extraordinary terroirs, each with its own unique personality.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

This wine, with its intensity and aromatic complexity, is ideal for pairing with equally structured and flavorful dishes. The wine's spicy notes complement game dishes or roasts with aromatic herbs, which match the wine's aromatic persistence.

Matching by contrast

The good freshness of this red, with its well-integrated tannins, contrasts pleasantly with the richness and fattiness of dishes like duck confit or lamb chops, creating a harmonious and highly satisfying balance.

It pairs well with

This wine pairs wonderfully with red meats, such as filet mignon with green pepper or beef stew, as well as aged hard cheeses. It also complements rich meat-based pasta dishes with robust sauces.

Matching by concordance

This wine, with its intensity and aromatic complexity, is ideal for pairing with equally structured and flavorful dishes. The wine's spicy notes complement game dishes or roasts with aromatic herbs, which match the wine's aromatic persistence.

Matching by contrast

The good freshness of this red, with its well-integrated tannins, contrasts pleasantly with the richness and fattiness of dishes like duck confit or lamb chops, creating a harmonious and highly satisfying balance.

It pairs well with

This wine pairs wonderfully with red meats, such as filet mignon with green pepper or beef stew, as well as aged hard cheeses. It also complements rich meat-based pasta dishes with robust sauces.

Roast Goose

Roast goose stuffed is a dish from the rural tradition, rather easy to prepare and enriched with chestnuts and figs, potatoes and onions, or other vegetables. Rich in flavor, with excellent structure and aromatic persistence.

Tagliatelle with countryside ragù

A dish characterized by its flavorful and aromatic dressing, based on white meats - ideal in itself for dressing pasta. A first course with medium structure, aromatic, and very enjoyable. A true and traditional countryside ragù to pair with pasta, ideally fresh.

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