ARTEVINO
Château Bourdieu L'Absolu 2018
Since 1464, the vineyard of Château Bourdieu has extended across the terroir of the right bank of the Gironde. Luc and his two sons, Ludovic and Richard, have a deep-rooted love for the vineyard and a commitment to doing quality work. Each cuvée is carefully crafted with passion, and the exceptional terroir shows in the excellence of this Bordeaux's fine wine.
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 75 ha
Contains sulphites.
Presentation
Presentation
In the vineyard
Harvesting is done at optimal phenolic ripeness, with rigorous grape sorting to obtain silky tannins.
Winemaking
Vinification involves parcel selection and a very extended maceration of approximately five weeks in small, thermoregulated tanks to achieve rich tannic structure. Extraction is carried out through punch-downs.
Ageing
The wine is then aged for about 18 months in oak barrels, with minimal racking and handling before bottling, all aimed at preserving the aromatic complexity.
Varietals
Merlot : 79%
Cabernet sauvignon : 17%
Malbec : 4%
Cabernet sauvignon : 17%
Malbec : 4%
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : : 75 ha
: Contains sulphites.
Advice
Visual appearance
Deep garnet with magnificent violet reflections.
At nose
The nose is intense, revealing notes of ripe black fruits and subtle hints of vanilla and roasting.
On the palate
Great structure, finesse, and tannic density provide depth and length on the palate. The aromatic purity of perfectly ripe grape varieties is enhanced by complex and elegant wood notes.
Food pairings
This wine will delight you just as much with a grilled meat as with a Tournedos Rossini. It can be enjoyed today or be kept until its peak in about a decade.
Reviews
Concours de Bordeaux Argent
"A rich, opulent wine, this is full of dark tannins and powerful fruit. It's a big wine, with licorice and dense wood flavors that give a smoky character and reflect some serious extraction. The wine needs to smooth out to showcase its concentrated richness. Drink from 2024. " [+]
Wine Enthusiast, Roger Voss
"Plenty of nice, delicious fruit with cherry and currant character and some ripe raspberry. Some chocolate, too. Medium-bodied with round, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now." [+]
James Suckling
Vinous
