2020 Chateau de Pitray Les Prairies Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 750 ml

• Merlot
• 2020
• France
• Bordeaux

• The Story

  Crafted by Nina Mitjaville—the rock-star owner-winemaker at the Château Le Tertre-Roteboeuf ($200+)—from vines tended by the De Boigne family for SIX centuries, this is a fabulous under-the-radar Right Bank star that's nearly impossible to find in the US.

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• Wine Facts
  • Fruit Intensity
  • Oak Intensity
  • Body
  • Acidity
  • Tannin

  • ABV 14.00%
  • 1.5 hours
  • Now - 2033
  • 75% Merlot
    23% Cabernet Franc
    2% Malbec
  • Serving temperature - 60°
  • Cork
• Wine Access Tasting Note

  Medium ruby in appearance, with flecks of purple near the rim. Effusive aromas of blueberries, thyme, sage, baking spices, roses, ripe strawberries, and black tea. On the palate, ripe, chalky tannins are backed by smooth acidity and flavors of gingerbread, blackberry compote, black raspberries, toasted cinnamon stick, allspice, 90%-cocoa dark chocolate, and fresh herbs. A lengthy, luxurious finish of berry fruit and lovely oak tones. This wine begs to be paired with Asian-style pork, New Zealand lamb chops, or roasted butternut squash. Drink now–2033.

• Food Pairings
  • Hard Cheese
  • Cured Meat
  • Red Meat