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Chateau Colbert - Côtes de Bourg
750mL bottle
13% ABV
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 he searing heat of 2003 was a challenge to growers throughout Bordeaux. Rich wine from small harvests became the hallmark of that year's vintage. At Chateau Colbert, the season produced wines of intense garnet color, mature flavors and aromas, with a long aging potential.
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Ripe fruit dominates the nose. That exceptional summer is captured on the tongue as a blend of red berries, and a touch of smoke and leather. Enjoy this wine paired with traditional favorites such as grilled or roast meats, full-bodied cheese, or hearty (and spicy) pasta dishes.
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Chateau Colbert is a small estate vineyard in the Côtes de Bourg. About 70% of their production is Merlot, with the balance being Cabernet Sauvignon. The soil is gravelly limestone on a gently sloping terrain. The Chateau dates to the late 19th Century. Their wines have consistently received notable awards in competition, and great press reviews in France.
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Pup's is the exclusive US importer of the wines from this Vigneron Independant producer. Chateau Colbert - Côtes de Bourg is available through the
New Hampshire State Liquor Stores.
(Code # 45104)
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