Château La Plaige Bordeaux Supérieur

Key characteristics:

Château La Plaige Bordeaux Supérieur is an exceptional red wine that embodies the rich winemaking tradition of Bordeaux, offering a profile that is both powerful and elegant. Situated on a hillside overlooking the Dordogne river, the estate benefits from a unique combination of clay and limestone soils, contributing to the wine’s distinctive character. Crafted by Frédéric and Lise Naud, who continue a five-generation family legacy, this wine is known for its unusual balance and remarkable value, often tasting like a much more expensive Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Appearance: Dark ruby red with vibrant purple highlights
• Aroma: On the nose it reveals flavors of blackberry, strawberry and cherry syrup and also notes of cassis, forest fruits, some vanilla and cinnamon
• Taste: On the palate, it is a powerful wine with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. Bold and youthful, with a proper tannic structure, this tastes like a much more expensive Bordeaux
• Region: Bordeaux Supérieur, France. The vineyards are located on the eastern edge of the Bordeaux appellation, with clay and limestone soils contributing to the wine’s elegance and power
• Pairing: Generally goes quite well with beef, veal or game dishes such as recipes for beef with panang curry, vitello tonnato or duck with vanilla (reunion). It is also an excellent companion to flame-grilled beef and roast lamb

Overall impression:

This Bordeaux Supérieur presents a harmonious blend of fruit-forward intensity and refined structure. Its bold, youthful character and elegant balance make it a truly captivating wine, delivering outstanding quality that belies its accessible price point.

Extra notes:

• Château La Plaige has been managed by the Naud family for five generations, with Frédéric and Lise Naud passionately continuing this tradition since 2000
• The wine is aged for 18 months in concrete vats prior to bottling, a process that subtly softens the tannins while preserving its vibrant fruity essence
• This wine has received notable recognition, including Gold awards at the Concours International de Lyon